Owner Tilman Fertitta of the Houston Rockets waves to the crowd after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Toyota Center. His Fertitta Automotive Group recently purchased a Houston-area Chevy dealership in a bid to expand his car empire.

Chron.com says that Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta will formally submit a bid for a WNBA expansion team in Houston. It will include Comets’ branding.

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta is believed to be one of two leading candidates or ownership groups for an NHL expansion franchise.

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta on Thursday confirmed his intention to bid on an WNBA expansion franchise, a step toward returning the league to Houston at a time the WNBA is setting ratings and attendance records.