Cathy Engelbert called 'biggest impediment' to new CBA for WNBACathy Engelbert is the 'biggest impediment' to CBA negotiations, according to Nancy Armour, who questioned her ability to continue as WNBA commissioner amid player tensionsView 3 Images WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been slammed by sports columnist Nancy Armour (Image: 2025 Getty Images)WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has been slammed for being 'tone-deaf' following Napheesa Collier's explosive four-minute statement, as tense negotiations over a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) continue. ‌Engelbert is under severe pressure as WNBA commissioner, with players speaking out against her and the league's leadership ahead of a new CBA deal. Collier, a senior player for the Minnesota Lynx, has gained support from fellow WNBA players after she shared her concerns in a lengthy statement. Article continues belowCollier's statement didn't paint the WNBA or Engelbert positively, but the commissioner remains committed to striking a new CBA deal and repairing the relationship with players. ‌View 3 Images Engelbert remains committed to a better future (Image: Getty)Armour suggested in her USA Today column that Engelbert has handled the controversy poorly, further disproving her capabilities as WNBA commissioner.