Overview

• Napheesa Collier called off a planned sit-down with Cathy Engelbert, saying the commissioner’s denial of alleged private comments showed a lack of accountability.
• Engelbert denied telling Collier that Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the WNBA platform and said she was disheartened by Collier’s characterization but committed to repairing trust.
• Speaking in Los Angeles with Kamala Harris, Collier said years of private efforts failed to produce change on issues from officiating to player treatment, prompting her public criticism.
• Support for Collier has grown across the league, with players including Angel Reese and Sophie Cunningham backing her and Clark saying Collier made valid points.
• NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the relationship issues have become too personal but voiced confidence a new CBA will be reached as the Oct. 31 deadline approaches, and Engelbert has indicated a temporary extension is possible.