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Cathy Engelbert is stepping down as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026 after seven years. While official statements cite personal reasons, the departure follows intense labor disputes and external political pressure. Adam Silver seeks a unifying successor, while figures like Cheryl Reeve and Patrick Beverley offer contrasting views on her legacy and the causes of her exit.
The U.S. women’s basketball team defeated Hungary 108-56 in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinals to extend their consecutive-win streak to 70 and advance to the Berlin semifinals. Napheesa Collier led with 19 points, all 12 Americans logged at least 10 minutes, and the team shot 59% from the floor and 52% from three with 31 assists on 40 baskets. The victory comes after a 34-game World Cup winning streak dating to 2006 and sets up a semifinal vs Spain, which beat Australia 89-66.
Napheesa Collier scored 19 as the U.S. blitzed Hungary 108-56 to reach the FIBA World Cup semifinals, setting a knockout-game scoring record (108) and 31 assists. They’ll face the Spain-Australia winner next, extending the Americans’ 34-game World Cup medal-round streak.
USA defeated Hungary 108-56 in the 2026 FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinal, with Caitlin Clark dishing a game-high six assists off the bench and Napheesa Collier delivering 19 points, Angel Reese adding 9 on efficient 4-for-5 shooting, and Rhyne Howard contributing 15 off the bench. The team shot 60% overall and 55% from three, remaining heavy favorites to win a fifth consecutive World Cup, and will face the winner of Australia vs. Spain in the semifinals on Saturday.
Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, raised new funding to reach a $650 million valuation after a string of sold-out tour stops; backers include high-profile investors and the league’s player equity pool now approaches $200 million as it expands its Miami campus and braces for competition from Project B.
With the Aug. 2 WNBA trade deadline looming, teams are weighing bold moves under a reworked salary-cap framework, and Napheesa Collier and Kelsey Plum sit at the center of major discussions. The Minnesota Lynx could trade Collier while remaining contenders; the Los Angeles Sparks may push Plum to avoid losing her for nothing, amid front-office changes. Other teams—Phoenix, Connecticut, Washington and New York—are weighing assets, cap space and potential fits (e.g., Alanna Smith, Aneesah Morrow, Laney-Hamilton) as they eye pieces to accelerate their seasons. Expect a busy week of talks and possible blockbuster moves.
Napheesa Collier will make her season debut for the Minnesota Lynx against the Seattle Storm after offseason ankle surgeries, with coach Cheryl Reeve noting a measured return as Collier eases back into a club that sits atop the standings at 21-6 and features rookie Olivia Miles leading an efficient offense/defense mix.
The 2026 WNBA season opens with a shift from team previews to narrative-driven storylines, highlighting star players and characters. Napheesa Collier is set to miss at least the first month for Minnesota due to a left ankle injury, while offseason moves reshape rosters: Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith sign with the Dallas Wings, Bridget Carleton goes to the Portland expansion team, and Natisha Hiedeman signs with the Seattle Storm.
The WNBA launches its expedited 2026 free agency with bigger rosters and a higher cap, plus a core designation that grants exclusive rights to a player. A 50-player list highlights stars likely to shift teams or stay put: A’ja Wilson is expected to re-sign with the Las Vegas Aces, Napheesa Collier appears likely to remain with the Minnesota Lynx, and Breanna Stewart is set to re-sign with the New York Liberty. Other notable moves include Kelsey Plum and Skylar Diggins changing teams, Brittney Griner moving to the Connecticut Sun, and a wave of re-signings as teams build for the 2026 season. The market will determine which franchises capitalize on core players and a reshaped salary structure.
Three athletes—Napheesa Collier, Sophie Cunningham and Melissa Jefferson-Wooden—were photographed for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue at the South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, Fort Myers. The feature highlights Collier’s defensive prowess and Olympic pedigree, Cunningham’s sharpshooting career, and Jefferson-Wooden’s world-champion sprint credentials, with Kérastase as the official haircare partner and photos shot by Katherine Goguen.
Kelsey Plum has publicly expressed frustration with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid ongoing player dissatisfaction over league issues like officiating and CBA negotiations, highlighting a tense relationship between players and league leadership.
Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert due to her perception of a lack of accountability after Engelbert denied making certain comments about players' gratitude for the league, highlighting ongoing tensions and upcoming negotiations.
Napheesa Collier publicly criticized the WNBA's officiating and leadership under commissioner Cathy Engelbert, leading to a public dispute that has overshadowed the league's finals and raised questions about trust, transparency, and leadership amid ongoing CBA negotiations and league growth.
Napheesa Collier has canceled a meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid ongoing tensions and public disputes over league management and leadership, following critical comments from Collier and other players about the league's direction and leadership.
Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert after a contentious press conference where Engelbert claimed there were inaccuracies in Collier's statements. The dispute appears to have damaged their relationship, with Collier's support from other players growing and questions arising about Engelbert's future as commissioner.