Overview

• Caitlin Clark endorsed Napheesa Collier’s criticisms, calling this the most important moment in league history and saying she has not heard from Cathy Engelbert since the remarks.
• Collier, a WNBPA vice president, accused league leadership of negligence on officiating and player health and recounted alleged private comments from Engelbert about players’ gratitude for off-court earnings.
• Engelbert said she is disheartened by Collier’s characterization and expressed respect for players, though she did not directly deny the specific remarks Collier described.
• Players and the WNBPA rallied behind Collier, with A’ja Wilson voicing support and Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham calling Engelbert a “delusional leader,” as fans intensified criticism online.
• The dispute follows a late-game non-call that injured Collier and led to Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s suspension and a record $15,000 fine, and it now intersects with CBA talks in which players are pressing for higher pay and revenue share, with some raising the possibility of a lockout if no deal is reached.