# WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to step down at year’s end

https://mins.news/en/video/46103

- NBC News, 2026-09-04 22:32 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhVxavacq0

> WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says she will retire at the end of the year after leading the league through a period of historic growth. Her tenure also brought criticism from players and moments of tension, prompting questions about what her departure means for the WNBA’s future.

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