Portland’s WNBA franchise has appointed a longtime Nike executive as its interim president after the sudden departure of the expansion team’s first and most prominent employee. Clare Hamill, who spent 43 years with the sportswear giant in a variety of roles, will replace Inky Son, sources told The Oregonian/OregonLive.

"Portland’s WNBA expansion franchise announced today that Inky Son, Team President of Business Operations, has decided to leave the organization.

The WNBA expansion franchise in Portland has announced the departure of its team president, Inky Son, while the team's official name and logo remain undisclosed, with a potential name announcement expected this summer.