Overview

• Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier condemned league leadership and alleged Cathy Engelbert said Caitlin Clark should be “grateful” for $16 million in off‑court earnings tied to the WNBA platform.
• Clark endorsed Collier’s points in her exit interview, calling this “the most important moment in this league’s history” and noting she hasn’t heard from Engelbert or previously heard the alleged remark.
• The WNBPA and prominent players voiced solidarity with Collier, with the union saying her words reflect many members’ experiences.
• Engelbert responded that she was “disheartened” by Collier’s characterization and affirmed her commitment, while not directly disputing the specific anecdotes.
• With the CBA set to expire Oct. 31, players cited low rookie pay and raised the prospect of a lockout, and separate reporting suggested Engelbert’s position could be in jeopardy.