WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to speak for 1st time since Napheesa Collier’s blistering comments
Commissioner Engelbert addresses player criticisms and ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks amid league growth and record attendance this season, with a deadline set for Oct. 31.
- WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed criticism and league issues Friday before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals in Las Vegas.
- Her remarks followed sharp player criticism, including Napheesa Collier calling league leadership the worst and questioning Engelbert's accountability.
- Engelbert discussed ongoing collective bargaining agreement talks with an October 31 deadline, a new task force for officiating, and league growth challenges.
- Engelbert emphasized her strong commitment to the league and the sport, while acknowledging increasing attendance and addressing concerns from players who feel undervalued.
- Engelbert plans to meet Collier next week and aims to finalize a transformational agreement including higher salaries amid team sale approvals and expansion goals.
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WNBA Commissioner Speaks Out After Napheesa Collier Criticism, 'Lot Of Inaccuracy Out There'
The commissioner of the WNBA spoke out on Friday about some recent remarks from WNBA Players Association head Napheesa Collier, and was intent on redirecting with her rebuttal. Collier in her recent exit interview did not mince words on her, and apparently many players' feelings towards WNBA leadership. Addressing everything from officiating, injuries, and the product on the court, Collier thoroughly roasted league commissioner Cathy Engelbert. …
WNBA commissioner responds to recent criticism: ‘We have to do better and I have to do better’
While speaking about recent criticism of the WNBA’s leadership in Las Vegas ahead of the start of the WNBA Finals, league commisioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the controversy head-on and outlined some planned changes to acknowledge the concerns voiced in recent days.

Under-fire WNBA chief 'disheartened' by criticism, vows to 'do better'
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert insisted she remained the right person to lead the league on Friday as she responded to an avalanche of recent criticism from leading players over her stewardship of the sport.
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