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Caitlin Clark Backs Napheesa Collier, Escalating Players’ Rift With WNBA Leadership

Clark’s public support raises the stakes with the CBA set to expire Oct. 31.

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Cailtin Clark addressed Napheesa Collier's comments about her and WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Oct. 2, saying that "Phee said it all."
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Overview

  • Caitlin Clark endorsed Collier’s critique, calling this the most important moment in league history, and said she has not heard from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert or previously heard the anecdote Collier shared.
  • Sophie Cunningham intensified player pushback by labeling Engelbert a “delusional leader,” saying WNBA leadership is failing players, and citing officiating and safety as ongoing concerns.
  • Engelbert issued a statement saying she was disheartened by Collier’s characterization and expressed respect for players, but she did not directly deny the remarks Collier attributed to her.
  • Collier’s four-minute statement accused league leadership of being tone-deaf and negligent and recounted Engelbert allegedly saying Clark should be grateful for her off-court earnings, following a playoff no-call that injured Collier and led to coach Cheryl Reeve’s suspension and a record $15,000 fine.
  • With the CBA expiring Oct. 31, players and the WNBPA are signaling hardening positions, discussing next steps that could include a work stoppage if no new deal is reached.