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.

Inky Son is out as team president of Portland’s WNBA expansion team after just three months, according to a report.REPORT: Portland's WNBA expansion franchise, team president Inky Son part ways origin