Cathy Engelbert will be remembered as the commissioner who made the WNBA deeply political and divisive
Cathy Engelbert will be remembered as the commissioner who made the WNBA deeply political and divisive

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement after 2026, ending a seven-year tenure marked by political controversy and conflicts with players.

Engelbert's time leading the league saw several high-profile disputes involving players' political activism and social statements, as well as clashes over league policies and player compensation.

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