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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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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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