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The WNBA CBA (collective bargaining agreement) negotiation has been at the forefront of the league’s, players’, and fans’ minds throughout 2025, even resulting in a flurry of boos from the crowd at league commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the Las Vegas Aces’ Finals trophy ceremony.

Minnesota Lynx News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 22

WNBA rumors: Napheesa Collier met with Cathy Engelbert after cold-blooded tongue-lashing

The WNBA is entering one of the most important offseasons in league history. Two expansion teams are set to join the W in Toronto and Portland. Meanwhile, the WNBA and players are in the middle of CBA negotiations that could have huge ramifications for the league.

WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 21

Rebecca Lobo Explains Why She Feels 'Relief' Amid WNBA's Contentious CBA Negotiations

The WNBA is on the precipice of a transformational offseason. With less than two weeks before the Oct. 31 expiration of the current collective bargaining

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Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 21

Sparks Notes: LA Legend on NBA vs WNBA Leadership, Kelsey Plum Rips Cathy Engelbert

Following Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier's late-September message, in which she challenged WNBA leadership in her 2025 exit interview, both current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 17

Sparks Notes: Kelsey Plum Rips Cathy Engelbert, Cameron Brink to Play in Unrivaled

On Sept. 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier challenged WNBA leadership — specifically, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert — in a direct exit-interview statement.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks’ Kelsey Plum Rips WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

On Sept. 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier publicly challenged WNBA leadership — specifically, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert — in a direct exit-interview statement.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 15

Sparks Notes: Candace Parker Gets Honest on Cathy Engelbert, Reflects on WNBA Finals

A myriad of league veterans have spoken out in support of Napheesa Collier since her late-September message challenging WNBA leadership — some of which includes current Los Angeles Sparks' star forward Dearica Hamby and former L.A.

Dawn Staley Credits WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Amid Brutal Backlash

Before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on October 3, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed the scathing claims that Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier made about her a few days prior.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Los Angeles Sparks on SI / October 14

Sparks’ Candace Parker Doesn’t Hold Back on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently challenged WNBA leadership, specifically WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, in a direct statement — during her 2025 exit interview on Sept.

Las Vegas Aces News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 11

Aces’ A’ja Wilson has priceless reaction to Commissioner Cathy Engelbert getting boos

The Las Vegas Aces made history Friday night by winning their third WNBA title in four years, but it wasn’t just the championship celebration that had fans buzzing.

Las Vegas Aces News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 11

A'ja Wilson Drops Blunt 5-Word Message to Cathy Engelbert Amid WNBA Finals Boos

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is probably at least a little bit thankful that the Las Vegas Aces swept the Phoenix Mercury in the 2025 WNBA Finals (which ended on October 10), if only because it means that she doesn't have to be in front of cameras for a while after what has been a rough last few weeks.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 11

ESPN Called Out For Move After WNBA Finals Involving Cathy Engelbert

It isn’t a nationally televised basketball game without ESPN getting criticized for some mistake or the other. More often than not, the network is called out by netizens – whether it’s Doris Burke’s commentary or the sportscasters getting less time to speak before they are replaced by the constant commercials.

WNBA News / The SportsRush / October 11

ESPN Tried to Hide a Fan Flipping Off WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Cathy Engelbert isn’t going through the best of times, and whether that’s her own fault or not, is debatable. Players are in a standoff with the WNBA and its commissioner over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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Las Vegas Aces News / Larry Brown Sports / October 11

A'ja Wilson had savage reaction to Cathy Engelbert getting booed during Aces’ trophy ceremony

A’ja Wilson was a savage both on and off the court Friday as the Las Vegas Aces secured their third WNBA championship in four seasons. Wilson was a force on the floor during a series-clinching Game 4 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

WNBA News / EssentiallySports / October 10

Cathy Engelbert’s Latest WNBA Finals Decision Draws Attention

“We have the best league in the world. We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world”. With this statement, Napheesa Collier made Cathy Engelbert one of the most-talked-about people from the WNBA world in recent days.

Los Angeles Sparks News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / October 9

Kelsey Plum Breaks Silence on Cathy Engelbert WNBA Controversy

While the 2025 WNBA Finals have brought a good deal of excitement over the past week, it has largely been overshadowed by one of the biggest storylines the women's basketball community has experienced (and is still experiencing) in quite some time.

WNBA News / Dice City Sports / October 4

Opinion: Change is needed in the WNBA

As the tip-off of the 2025 WNBA Finals, Commissioner Cathy Engelbert held a pre-game press conference with the media to not only share her excitement for

WNBA News / Field Level Media / October 3

WNBA commissioner: ‘I have to do better’ amid player blowback

LAS VEGAS -- Cathy Engelbert accepted some responsibility for WNBA players' disapproval of the job she's done as commissioner while denying certain remarks that Napheesa Collier alleged she said in a pointed statement earlier this week.

WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 3

WNBA commissioner addresses officiating concerns, Caitlin Clark comments

It is a tense time for the WNBA as labor negotiations and criticism of the league's officiating have dominated the news cycle.

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 3

WNBA commissioner isn't taking criticism lying down

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert isn't taking criticism lying down

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is not taking all the attacks and criticism of her without a response.

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

Napheesa Collier rips WNBA leadership

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 2

Aces' A'ja Wilson 'disgusted' by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson is the latest WNBA star to speak out against league commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

Napheesa Collier calls out Engelbert for her Caitlin Clark comment

Collier rips WNBA leadership

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WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 30

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner's future

Notable update emerges on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s future

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert appears to be feeling the heat right now.

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WNBA News / Yardbarker / October 1

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commish for Caitlin Clark comment

Napheesa Collier calls out WNBA commissioner for surprising Caitlin Clark comment

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert's supposed comment about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark highlights why she's losing favorability within the league.

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