Sophie Cunningham Has 1 Request for the WNBA’s Next Commissioner
Cunningham says the league needs a players-first leader who can build trust and keep communication open as the WNBA searches for Engelbert’s replacement.
- On Monday, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham outlined priorities for the next WNBA commissioner, emphasizing the need for a leader who can "unite everybody" across the league.
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement effective at the end of this year, concluding a seven-year tenure that expanded the league and improved its media agreements.
- Cunningham stressed the next commissioner must be "players-first" and maintain open communication with athletes. "That doesn't mean we're always going to get along," she said, but respect is essential.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is leading the search for Engelbert's successor, and Cunningham confirmed she has discussed the matter with him to share her perspective on the league's direction.
- As the WNBA prepares for changes this offseason, several potential candidates have been mentioned, including Nneka Ogwumike and Mark Tatum, though no formal announcements have been made.
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Sophie Cunningham expresses thoughts on next WNBA commissioner, has discussed them with Adam Silver
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner's job with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.
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Sophie Cunningham has 1 request for the WNBA’s next commissioner
The WNBA is set to undergo some changes this offseason. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that she is retiring at the end of the season, and she has been in the role since 2019. On Monday, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham spoke about what she wants in the league’s next commissioner and had one request. “The …
'You need somebody who's going to unite everybody': Sophie Cunningham addresses new WNBA commissioner search
Over the past several weeks, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has been in the headlines after she spoke out against transgender women competing in women’s sports. Her comments sparked a flurry of debate amongst fans, media, coaches and players. Now, following the decision by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after this season, the league…
Sophie Cunningham Got Blunt on What She's Looking for in Next WNBA Commissioner
Much speculation will focus on who will be the next WNBA commissioner over the next few months. The announcement came at the start of the World Cup, when WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement. Engelbert has been in the role for over seven years, helping the league expand and improve the WNBA’s television and […]
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