A Playful Pitch on the ‘Not Gonna Lie’ Podcast
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, media personality Kylie Kelce used her podcast appearance on “Not Gonna Lie” to pitch Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark on joining Philadelphia’s upcoming WNBA expansion franchise, as reported in an article published by Marca. Kelce, wife of former NFL star Jason Kelce and a lifelong Philadelphia resident, engaged the 24-year-old basketball player in a lighthearted dialogue regarding the city’s newly sanctioned professional women’s basketball team.
During the special podcast episode, Kelce directly questioned the league standout about her long-term career trajectory. “As a lifelong Philadelphia resident, I also spoke with Dawn Staley about the WNBA team we’ll have in Philly in 2030. I have five years to do it, but I’m going to start right now. How can I recruit you to Philadelphia?”, Kelce asked during the broadcast.
Clark responded with humor, avoiding any firm commitment while acknowledging the long timeline ahead. “I’m going to have to talk to my agent,” Clark replied with a laugh, leaving open the possibility of future conversations without indicating any immediate plans to leave her current franchise in Indiana. Undeterred by the non-committal answer, Kelce emphasized her intention to pursue top-tier talent well in advance of the team’s debut, stating she intends to play the long game to secure elite players for the market.
The Institutional Timeline of Philadelphia’s 2030 WNBA Expansion
The recruitment effort highlights the early grassroots engagement surrounding Philadelphia’s entry into women’s professional basketball. The Women’s National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Association officially approved the league’s expansion to Philadelphia on April 9, 2026. Under the current structural roadmap, the franchise is scheduled to officially debut in 2030 and will establish its home operations in the southern part of the city.
Because the franchise debut remains several years away, roster construction and player acquisition rules have not yet been established by the league. However, local figures and expansion advocates have already begun informal outreach. Kelce previously pursued a similar lighthearted line of questioning with Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson, asking how she might convince her to join the future Philadelphia roster.
Broader Implications for League Growth and Star Movement
While the interaction on the podcast remained entirely informal, it underscores the rising commercial visibility and cultural footprint of WNBA stars. As the league expands its footprint and increases its regular-season game count, individual player brands continue to generate significant national attention. Analysts note that early public recruiting maneuvers by high-profile media figures reflect the growing mainstream anticipation surrounding upcoming franchise launches.
For her part, Caitlin Clark maintained a diplomatic and humorous stance throughout the exchange. Concluding her remarks on the podcast, she noted that even if a future team transfer does not materialize, her schedule will still bring her to Philadelphia multiple times per season as an opposing competitor when the franchise begins regular-season play in 2030.