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WNBA Owners Grow Frustrated with Commissioner Engelbert

10/21/2025

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Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner, faces growing dissatisfaction from league owners over unresolved issues, despite the league achieving record attendance in 2025.
Some owners say a leadership change is unlikely during ongoing CBA negotiations, fearing weakness.
Napheesa Collier, a WNBA player, called Engelbert's leadership "the worst" and cited negligence.
Upcoming CBA talks could be pivotal for Engelbert's future, with Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, possibly intervening.

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Story summary

Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA commissioner, faces growing dissatisfaction from league owners over unresolved issues, despite the league achieving record attendance in 2025.
Some owners say a leadership change is unlikely during ongoing CBA negotiations, fearing weakness.
Napheesa Collier, a WNBA player, called Engelbert's leadership "the worst" and cited negligence.
Upcoming CBA talks could be pivotal for Engelbert's future, with Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner, possibly intervening.