WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will retire in December following a transformative and tumultuous tenure. As the second-longest serving leader, she oversaw league expansion and negotiated a collective bargaining agreement enabling the first million-dollar player salaries. While Engelbert asserts her decision to step down was independent and without pressure from stakeholders, her leadership faced criticism regarding trans policies and the handling of Caitlin Clark. She officially concludes her presidency after this season, leaving a significant legacy of growth.