Cathy Engelbert's time as the WNBA commissioner was reportedly heading toward an end even before Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier turned heads with her public comments and criticism Tuesday. A WNBA spokesperson told Friend that "the sources' comments were 'categorically false.'" Engelbert came to the WNBA from Deloitte six years ago and has been the commissioner as the league landed an 11-year media rights deal with expanding franchise values, attendance and revenues. Engelbert released a statement in reply to Collier:"I have the utmost respect for Napheesa Collier and for all the players in the WNBA," Engelbert said. The league is also expanding with the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire joining in 2026, a Cleveland team joining in 2028, a Detroit team joining in 2029, and a Philadelphia team joining in 2030.