Since she took over in 2019, the WNBA has grown into a much bigger business under Cathy Engelbert. Arenas are getting sold out, viewership has reached new heights, and let’s not forget the historic media-rights deal that the league signed.
Sue Bird deserves significant credit for the worldwide growth in women’s basketball over the last two decades. She led the U.S. Olympic gold-medal streak and the WNBA on the precipice of an explosion, spent a decade competing overseas and was a stateswoman as well as a competitor who’d happily rip your heart out. She did this work for the game she loved, shepherding a generation of players and cementing a foundation for a sport, league and legacy. The problem is when you’re good enough to build
WNBADiJonai Carrington and the Chicago Sky are back at practice amid the WNBA break.
WNBAChicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh praised Kate Martin's toughness and selflessness after reuniting with her on a developmental contract.
WNBAEnes Kanter has been fighting publicly to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft to get the league to outlaw any future trans athletes from becoming WNBA players. Kanter has become a disliked figure among WNBA fans for using the league as a political tool in the battle against trans athletes by declaring for the 2027 Draft to force the league into a trans athlete ban.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham reacted after personal news was announced during the 2026 WNBA season.
WNBACathy Engelbert announced her retirement last week and will end her seven-year tenure as the league’s first commissioner in December. Her tenure brought some major financial wins for the WNBA, but it also came with plenty of questions about her leadership along the way.
WNBAFormer NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom revealed during a national television appearance that he has received a wave of death threats stemming from his public campaign regarding the WNBA’s eligibility policies. The conversation unfolded during his latest interview on Fox News with anchor Harris Faulkner, where Freedom detailed the severe personal backlash following his recent public statements and court appearances.
Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh had strong words after a decision on Kate Martin during the 2026 WNBA season.