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WNBA Commissioner Engelbert Faces Resignation Calls, Advised to Exit

7/24/2026

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Jeff Hunt said he would advise WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to “exit stage right” amid resignation calls.
Engelbert, who secured an 11-year, $3.1 billion media-rights deal, will speak to reporters before the All-Star Game at United Center at 8:30 p.m. ET.
After the June 24 incident, Tyasha Thomas received a suspension and reported death threats.
Engelbert condemned the hate but remained silent on the suspension and her Dan Patrick Show appearance.

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Jeff Hunt said he would advise WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to “exit stage right” amid resignation calls.
Engelbert, who secured an 11-year, $3.1 billion media-rights deal, will speak to reporters before the All-Star Game at United Center at 8:30 p.m. ET.
After the June 24 incident, Tyasha Thomas received a suspension and reported death threats.
Engelbert condemned the hate but remained silent on the suspension and her Dan Patrick Show appearance.