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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire after transformative, tumultuous tenure
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— Sep 4, 2026
Cathy Engelbert announced she will retire as WNBA commissioner after the 2026 season, concluding a seven-year tenure that drove record growth, major media deals, and expanded the league while drawing scrutiny over leadership and player relations. Reactions were mixed, with praise from NBA's Adam Silver and notable critics like Stephen A. Smith, alongside ongoing discussions about succession planning and the future direction of the league.
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Dana Whitfield
Whoever takes over next needs to actually listen to the players from day one, that was the biggest complaint about Engelbert's whole run.
