Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier unleashed a scathing assessment on the WNBA and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Tuesday, shaking up the league.

Collier went scorched earth on Engelbert and the WNBA on everything from failures with the officiating to younger players like Caitlin Clark not making enough money. The league's athletes have been calling out the WNBA for months since they opted out of the current CBA last October, even going as far as opting for coordinated shirts during All-Star weekend. However, Tuesday's rant from Collier is the most direct any player has been, and her comments were as blunt as possible.

"The real threat to our league isn't money. It isn't ratings or even missed calls or even physical play. It's the lack of accountability from the league office," Collier told the media in her opening statement. "Since I've been in the league, you've heard the constant concerns about officiating, and it's not reached the levels of inconsistency that plague our sport and undermine the integrity in which it operates. Whether the league cares about the players is one thing, but to also not care about the product we put on the floor is truly self-sabotage."

Whew. So, there's clearly a lot that went on during her nearly four-minute comments, and it has a lot of implications. Let's dive into more about what Collier said, how fans and players reacted, and how the league responded. Here's everything we know about Collier calling out the WNBA:

This is a developing news story and will continue to be updated.

What did Napheesa Collier say about the WNBA and Cathy Engelbert?

During Minnesota Lynx exit interviews on Tuesday, Collier took four minutes before questions for her began to air out a list of grievances she had with the WNBA and its commissioner.

Among the things she addressed were younger players making more money, the lack of consistency with officiating, and the league's leadership failing the players. Collier cited "negligence" by the group and called them the "worst leadership in the world."

Here are the full comments:

WNBA players react to Collier's comments

Several WNBA players rallied behind Collier, including Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese. "10/10. No notes," Reese said on X. Here's what other players had to say as well:

Collier's comments on the WNBA sparked incredible memes

Fans weren't going to be left out of the mix. Once they listened to what Collier alleged in her statements about the WNBA, fans dropped meme after meme.

Cathy Engelbert's response to Napheesa Collier

Shortly after Collier's exit interview, Engelbert released a statement addressing the situation with Collier.

“I have the utmost respect for Napheesa Collier and for all the players in the WNBA," Engelbert said. "My focus remains on ensuring a bright future for the players and the WNBA, including collaborating on how we continue to elevate the game."

The commissioner also insinuated that Collier mischaracterized their conversations and the league's leadership, but that even with differing views, her commitment won't waver.

Has Caitlin Clark responded to Engelbert's alleged dig?

During Collier's pointed call out of the WNBA, she alleged that Engelbert made dismissive comments about Clark and her endorsements. Here's what Collier said:

"Her response was, 'Caitlin should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court because, without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn't make anything.'"

Shortly after Collier's press conference, the Fever released a statement to the media saying that Clark has "no comment" on the matter.

Will the WNBA fine Napheesa Collier for her comments?

Considering the WNBA has fined players before for comments made outside of games, it's possible Collier could have to fork up some cash for her takedown of the league. However, Collier had a cheeky response to a reporter asking her about the possibility of a fine:

"I'm sure that they will fine me," Collier joked to the press at her Tuesday exit interview. "It seems like anything with free speech is fined now."

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Napheesa Collier’s blunt call out of the WNBA, explained

Reporting by Meghan L. Hall, For The Win / For The Win

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