Overview

• Clark told reporters that Collier "said it all," called this the most important moment in league history, said she had not heard the alleged "grateful" remark before, and noted she has not heard from Engelbert.
• Collier accused league leadership of negligence, cited inconsistent officiating and player safety concerns, and relayed alleged comments that Clark’s off-court earnings stem from the WNBA platform and that players should be thankful for the media rights deal.
• Engelbert said she was disheartened by Collier’s characterization and affirmed respect for players, while stopping short of a categorical denial of the alleged quotes.
• The WNBPA and prominent players publicly backed Collier, while Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham criticized leadership, questioned officiating, and said players are bracing for a potential lockout as talks stall.
• Tensions followed Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve’s one-game suspension and record $15,000 fine for an officiating tirade after Collier’s late-game ankle injury on a non-call, and Sports Business Journal has reported a leadership change is likely, a scenario not confirmed by the league.