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- Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner in 2026.
- Engelbert’s tenure produced unprecedented growth in attendance, TV audiences, sponsorship revenue, and valuations.
- Sophie Cunningham said she spoke with NBA commissioner Adam Silver about the WNBA commissioner search.
- Cunningham added the next commissioner must be players-first and keep open communication with athletes.
- Sabrina Ionescu and Breanna Stewart said they speak more with Silver than with Engelbert.
