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Napheesa Collier, A'ja Wilson Headline WNBA All-Defensive Teams

Here are the defenders that ruled the league in 2025.

Sports Illustrated

Napheesa Collier Addresses Why She Blasted Cathy Engelbert, WNBA in Exit interview

In summary, Collier was "fed up" with the lack of action made by Engelbert and the league.

Sports Illustrated

Scoop: Napheesa Collier says "lack of accountability" led her to cancel on WNBA chief

"For her to start her speech saying she has the utmost respect for me ... and then to turn around and call me a liar..." Collier told Axios.

Axios

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Adam Silver Opens Up on 'Unfortunate' Situation Between WNBA Players, Commissioner

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the situation between WNBA players and commissioner Cathy Engelbert has become 'too personal.'

Sports Illustrated

Napheesa Collier Cancels Meeting With WNBA Commissioner Amid Growing Tensions

The Lynx star reportedly canceled an upcoming meeting with Cathy Engelbert following Engelbert's latest press comments.

Sports Illustrated

Unyielding Aces rally late to edge Mercury in WNBA finals opener

Las Vegas stormed back late to stun Phoenix 89-86 in Game 1 of the WNBA finals, as commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced questions off the court

The Guardian - US

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Denies Making Bizarre Caitlin Clark Comment

She addressed Napheesa Collier's statement ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals.

Sports Illustrated

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Cathy Engelbert Says She Isn’t Going Anywhere, Addresses WNBA Players’ Criticisms

In a postseason press conference Friday, the WNBA commissioner discussed her alleged comments on Caitlin Clark, potential changes to officiating and her relationship with players.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert vows to repair player relationships after criticism by Collier

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says there’s work to be done to repair relationships with players in the league

The Independent UK

NBA Insider Notebook: Rockets’ Identity Shift, Steve Kerr’s Future

Plus, the looming labor dispute that could hit the WNBA and intel on Nikola Jović’s contract extension.

Sports Illustrated

The WNBA Finals begin on Friday. Here are some things to know

WNBA Finals coaches Becky Hammon and Nate Tibbetts share a South Dakota heritage with both growing up there

The Independent UK

The Answer to the WNBA’s Officiating Issues Is Pretty Clear

The 2025 playoffs are revealing the league’s questionable officiating, and there is no better time than now to seriously invest in fixing it.

Sports Illustrated

WNBA finals 2025 predictions: Las Vegas or Phoenix? Our writers make their picks

Our writers give their verdicts for the WNBA finals as the Las Vegas Aces aim for their third title against a Phoenix Mercury team hunting their fourth

The Guardian - US

Sophie Cunningham Slams WNBA Leadership In Wake of Napheesa Collier's Comments

Sophie Cunningham supported Napheesa Collier's statement calling out WNBA leadership.

Sports Illustrated

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Caitlin Clark's Response to WNBA Commissioner’s Comment About Her Was All Class

The Fever guard was asked for her reaction to hearing the WNBA commissioner's alleged comment about how she should be 'grateful' for the league.

Sports Illustrated

Caitlin Clark Thinks Napheesa Collier Made 'Very Valid Points' In Criticism of WNBA Head

Collier eviscerated WNBA leadership in her exit interview with the Fever earlier this week.

Sports Illustrated

The War Napheesa Collier Launched Against Cathy Engelbert Was a Long Time Coming

The Lynx star’s scathing statement on WNBA leadership isn’t posturing and it certainly isn’t sudden. The league’s commissioner has been oblivious for far too long.

Sports Illustrated

Scott Van Pelt Crushed WNBA Commissioner for Caitlin Clark ‘Grateful’ Comment

Engelbert allegedly said that the Fever superstar should be 'grateful' for the platform that the WNBA gives her.

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Napheesa Collier: Lynx Get Injury Update on Star After Elimination

The Minnesota forward has had an eventful week.

The Independent UK

Napheesa Collier slammed the WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Here’s why that matters

Napheesa Collier, a Minnesota Lynx player and vice president of the WNBA players union, is preparing for tense negotiations with league Commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Sports Illustrated

A'ja Wilson 'Disgusted' by WNBA Commissioner’s Comments to Napheesa Collier

The Aces star didn't hold back against WNBA commish Cathy Engelbert.

Fortune

WNBA All-Star rips into league leadership over salaries, treatment of stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese—but above all ‘lack of accountability’

Napheesa Collier claimed the commissioner was indifferent to Caitlin Clark’s salary, saying she “should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court.”

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Ace Pitchers Step Up as MLB Playoffs Begin

It was a great day to be a starter—and a bad day to be a hitter.

International Business Times UK

WNBA Scandal: Is Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Resigning After Explosive CBA Clash?

WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert faces mounting pressure amid explosive CBA negotiations, player backlash led by Napheesa Collier, and insider reports suggesting she may resign.

The Guardian - US

No one comes to watch the referees. But in the WNBA, they’re the story

As the league rides record crowds and viewership into the finals, inconsistent refereeing fueled by structural gaps has become the game’s dominant subplot

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