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Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

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  • Almost two weeks after Cathy Engelbert announced her forthcoming retirement, what’s the status of the search for the next WNBA Commissioner?

    WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. | Getty Images Almost two weeks ago, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire at the end of 2026. Her decision instantly sparked conversation and speculation about who would assume leadership of the WNBA. But, don’t expect a new commissioner to be named any time soon. In a press conference following this week’s NBA Board of Governors meetings, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver indicated that the process to determine Engelbert’s successor ...

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  • Sophie Cunningham identifies biggest priority for next WNBA commissioner

    The Indiana Fever guard addressed the league’s looming leadership change after practice Monday. Cathy Engelbert announced Sept. 4 that she will retire at the end of the year following more than seven years as commissioner. When asked what the next leader should prioritize, Cunningham pointed to unity.

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