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WNBA makes surprising announcement amid collective bargaining dispute: “Cathy Engelbert isn’t serious”

Chicago was chosen to host the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game. Still, the announcement raised eyebrows among fans who believe commissioner Cathy Engelbert is focusing on everything except resolving the league's pressing labor issues. The current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 30, and unless a new deal is reached, players could opt to strike.The atmosphere between the WNBA and its players has grown tense, with little progress toward an agreement that would satisfy both sides. Many fans took to social media to express their frustration and skepticism over the league's direction. One bluntly wrote:A'ja Wilson mocks WNBA commisioner publicly after winning championship with Aces Good choice if we have a season. Another questioned Engelbert's leadership and her ability to maintain the league's stability: Ummm... with how Cathy has alienated the players, do you really think there will be a 2026 […]

Caitlin Clark’s good relationship with Taylor Swift starts to affect Cathy Engelbert

Caitlin Clark's growing friendship with Taylor Swift is one of the sport's most talked about crossovers, that is even beginning to have a ripple effect off the court. The Indiana Fever icon's friendship with one of the world's most popular pop stars, has generated new buzz for the WNBA. However, it simultaneously put pressure on league commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who has come under renewed criticism from fans.What started as some nice Twitter exchanges between Swift and Clark has escalated into something with some genuine cultural pull behind it. Now, fans are using that relationship and bringing it up to remind Engelbert of past remarks and challenge the manner her league leadership handles its brightest star.Caitlin Clark is a possible guest at Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's wedding "Hey Cathy, you going to Taylor's wedding?"Per Sportskeeda, fans recently mocked Engelbert online […]

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are still keeping a close eye on the WNBA’s CBA negotiations: These are the issues putting pressure on Cathy Engelbert

The 2025 WNBA season has concluded, crowning a new champion and shifting attention toward a critical offseason as the spotlight now centers on labor negotiations, with the current collective bargaining agreement expiring on October 31.Both commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the WNBPA aim for what they describe as a "transformational" deal. However, reports indicate the two sides remain apart on key economic and operational terms, raising concerns of a possible lockout.Indiana Fever could face a critical year in 2026Among the primary issues are player compensation and revenue sharing. Players want earnings tied directly to league growth rather than fixed figures, creating a dynamic structure similar to the NBA's basketball-related income model."The players are still adamant that we get a percentage of revenue that grows with the business," WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike said. "That's just a part of the conversation."That emphasizes how […]

Cathy Engelbert only has one way out to make peace with Caitlin Clark and she knows it

The WNBA world is in turmoil, and to address this topic, we must recall what was reported on September 30, when Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier harshly criticized the WNBA board in an interview, accusing league commissioner Cathy Engelbert of being "negligent" in her management. The leader would have a clear way out to make peace with supreme figures like Caitlin Clark and company.Before diving into the matter, it's important to note that this issue has cast a shadow over the WNBA Finals. The Phoenix Mercury were unable to defeat the Las Vegas Aces and lost Game 2 of the WNBA Finals, 91-78, on October 5 at Michelob Ultra Arena. Trailing 2-0 in this best-of-seven series, the Mercury returns to Phoenix for the next two games at the Mortgage Matchup Center.Napheesa Collier's bold statement puts WNBA leadership under fireCathy Engelbert […]

Napheesa Collier and Cathy Engelbert’s relationship is far beyond repair as Caitlin Clark has to weigh options

The WNBA should be in an amazing spot right now. The league is arguably as talented as ever, with recent draft classes bringing in high-profile and high-performing players at several positions. Paige Bueckers is the latest, and she follows Caitlin Clark from a year ago. This week, the 2025 WNBA Finals are set to finish with A'ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces looking likely to win it all again.Wilson's Aces should be the main story, but all eyes are on a controversial war that has been brewing for several days now. Napheesa Collier, the superstar for the Minnesota Lynx, has been going toe-to-toe in the media sphere with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Collier has grown tired of what she deems "a lack of accountability" on the part of Engelbert and the league office when it comes to WNBA officiating […]

Tensions rise in the WNBA as Napheesa Collier, Caitlin Clark, and Cathy Engelbert clash over leadership

The WNBA has seen its fair share of disputes, but recent tensions between star forward Napheesa Collier and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert may represent a pivotal moment in the league's evolution. Collier, Vice President of the WNBPA Executive Committee, didn't hold back in her postseason exit interview, accusing Engelbert of tone-deaf leadership and alleging behind-the-scenes comments that have ignited league-wide controversy.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageCollier claimed Engelbert had said Caitlin Clark should be "grateful" for earning millions in endorsements, crediting the WNBA for giving her a platform. If true, the comment would suggest a dismissive view of Clark's individual marketability and a broader lack of appreciation for the athletes driving the league's current success. Engelbert has denied making such a statement, calling Collier's claims inaccurate in a press conference before the WNBA Finals.What followed has only deepened the divide. […]

Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark advice on handling controversy with commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The past week proved turbulent for the WNBA commissioner. Amid tense negotiations between the players' association and the league over a new collective bargaining agreement, comments surfaced from Cathy Engelbert in which she openly criticized the league's biggest attraction, Caitlin Clark.That controversy quickly escalated. Napheesa Collier, a core member of the players' negotiating committee, came forward with harsh words, stating that the WNBA had the "Worst leadership in the world." Her remark only added fuel to a fire that already seems to flare up almost daily whenever Engelbert is at the center of discussion.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageIn an interview following her meeting with the commissioner, Collier described her frustration with Engelbert's response to concerns raised during their conversation. The Minnesota Lynx star made it clear she left the room unimpressed.I also asked [Engelbert] how she planned to […]

Stephanie White gives Caitlin Clark advice on handling controversy with commissioner Cathy Engelbert

The past week proved turbulent for the WNBA commissioner. Amid tense negotiations between the players' association and the league over a new collective bargaining agreement, comments surfaced from Cathy Engelbert in which she openly criticized the league's biggest attraction, Caitlin Clark.That controversy quickly escalated. Napheesa Collier, a core member of the players' negotiating committee, came forward with harsh words, stating that the WNBA had the "Worst leadership in the world." Her remark only added fuel to a fire that already seems to flare up almost daily whenever Engelbert is at the center of discussion.Engelbert's alleged "be grateful" remark sparks outrageIn an interview following her meeting with the commissioner, Collier described her frustration with Engelbert's response to concerns raised during their conversation. The Minnesota Lynx star made it clear she left the room unimpressed.I also asked [Engelbert] how she planned to […]

Cathy Engelbert faces backlash as Caitlin Clark’s Nike deal highlights gender pay disparities

When Dave Portnoyrecently expressed outrage over Caitlin Clark's eight-year, $28 million Nike contract, he wasn't just criticizing a shoe deal. He saw it as emblematic of a deeper structural issue: that the WNBA, and its leadership, is failing to fully capitalize on its brightest stars."This is now," Portnoy said. "You have to take advantage of it now." He warned that "commissioners are always in the middle and commissioners are always going to take the brunt of what the owners don't want to feel." Then he turned his attention to Clark's deal: "She got screwed. If you look back at it ... they're paying Devin Booker, I think, $40 million a year. So in what universe is Devin Booker worth $40 million a year and Caitlin's worth eight? It's insane."For context, Clark signed that agreement with Nike just days after the […]

Cathy Engelbert contradicts Napheesa Collier as Caitlin Clark and WNBA players watch leaders go to war

Fans of the WNBA should be laser-focused on an extremely compelling WNBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and Las Vegas Aces. Instead, all eyes are an ongoing war between star player Napheesa Collier and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.Stemming from alleged unsavory comments made by Engelbert in the past, Collier brought out the flamethrower after the Minnesota Lynx got eliminated from the playoffs. In her emphatic statement, Collier called Engelbert's leadership the "worst in the world". According to Collier, Engelbert made disrespectful remarks about not only Collier, but Caitlin Clark as well.Napheesa Collier's bold statement puts WNBA leadership under fireEngelbert had apparently stated that Clark would be making nowhere close to her financial numbers if it weren't for the WNBA giving her the platform to do it. Clark refused to directly address those comments personally when given the opportunity, but Engelbert […]

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