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WNBA All-Star Game: Commissioner Cathy Engelbert evasive about future with league amid string of controversies
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert avoided directly addressing whether she expects to remain commissioner through 2027, emphasizing her commitment to continuing the league's growth and strategy execution during a period of hypergrowth.
- Engelbert highlighted the league's expansion under her leadership since 2019, including staff growth from 12 to nearly 100 full-time employees and advancements in digital, social media, and analytics capabilities.
- Despite progress, Engelbert has faced criticism amid a contentious labor dispute and off-court controversies, with players like Napheesa Collier publicly criticizing the league's leadership.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed satisfaction with the WNBA's progress under Engelbert but indicated that discussions about her future as commissioner are ongoing.
- Reports suggest that multiple team sources expect Engelbert's tenure to end after this season, while WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike showed empathy but did not confirm satisfaction with the current leadership situation.
