Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Napheesa Collier didn’t hold back during her four-minute prepared draft speech, exposing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league as a whole. With several other players and coaches backing her claims of “a lack of accountability from the league office,” the WNBPA VP jumped on board, supporting Collier while also sending a subtle warning to Engelbert ahead of the upcoming CBA talks.
Breanna Stewart took to X to share her thoughts: she wrote, “Phee and I agree—what’s best for the players is best for the business. The W’s growth depends on valuing its athletes. The CBA is where commitment is proven—and where the future of our game is decided.”
(This is a developing story…)