Overview

• Napheesa Collier told Axios she scrapped a sit-down with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert over what she called a lack of accountability following Engelbert’s public denial of alleged remarks.
• Speaking at an LA event with Kamala Harris, Collier said she was fed up after failed private efforts to address officiating, pay and leadership concerns, reinforcing her exit-interview critique.
• Engelbert has said there were inaccuracies in Collier’s account and specifically denied saying Caitlin Clark should be grateful for her endorsement income.
• NBA commissioner Adam Silver called the dispute unfortunate but fixable, emphasizing relationship repair and expressing confidence a new labor deal will be reached.
• The WNBPA continues to press for clearer revenue data and a larger share as league growth accelerates with a reported $2.2 billion media-rights deal and strong ratings, with the current CBA expiring Oct. 31.