Crisis Expert Urges WNBA Chief Engelbert to Step Down for the Brand's Future

A crisis-management expert argues that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert should exit before the All-Star weekend to protect the league’s reputation, saying new leadership is needed despite her accomplishments. The piece catalogs a string of controversies this season—ranging from officiating debates and public criticism to leadership decisions and a high-profile absence—that have put Engelbert at the center of scrutiny, with no clear successor identified and calls for a reset at the top.