Cathy Engelbert to retire after 7 years as WNBA commissioner
The WNBA will have new leadership, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced Friday. Here's what we know
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement at the end of the year, concluding a seven-year tenure, according to NBA commissioner Adam Silver on Friday. Engelbert, who became the first female CEO of Deloitte before joining the WNBA, led the league through a period of significant growth. Silver praised her leadership and commitment to advancing women's basketball, noting that she secured a transformative collective bargaining agreement ahead of the 2026 season.
However, Engelbert's leadership was not without controversy. She faced scrutiny over issues including the transgender debate sparked by former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White's declaration for the WNBA draft, as well as Sophie Cunningham's comments that initially ignited the discussion. The story will be updated subsequently.
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