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WNBA's Cathy Engelbert says a search firm is vetting candidates to replace her
The search firm has begun contacting candidates as Engelbert says the next commissioner must keep the league’s growth and relationships on track.
- On Saturday, Oct. 17, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said her successor needs "thick skin" while a search firm vets candidates to replace her following her announced retirement.
- Engelbert's seven-year tenure transformed the WNBA into a growing business, though her leadership faced scrutiny over strained player relations and controversies surrounding officiating and the transgender debate.
- The league office expanded staff from 12 to nearly 100 employees during her tenure, while Engelbert also negotiated an 11-year, $3.1 billion media rights agreement.
- Engelbert met with search firm Excel Search & Advisory, submitting several candidates for the "multidimensional" role to facilitate succession planning.
- The WNBA remains on track to launch a centralized replay system by the 2027 season and expand from 12 to 15 teams within four years.
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WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert walks on the court before Game 2 of the WNBA basketball semifinals between the Golden State Valkyries and the Las Vegas Aces, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
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