Overview

• ESPN first reported that Napheesa Collier canceled next week’s planned meeting with Cathy Engelbert after the commissioner called her account of their conversation inaccurate, a move sources say leaves their relationship "beyond repair."
• Engelbert publicly denied saying Caitlin Clark should be grateful for off-court earnings or that players should be on their knees over the media-rights deal, calling reports inaccurate and saying she aims to repair trust.
• A league spokesperson told outlets Engelbert had not been formally notified of the cancellation, while the commissioner also said she has no intention of resigning.
• Players across the league, including WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike and Caitlin Clark, voiced support for Collier, signaling broad player solidarity and frustration with league leadership.
• Clips of a prior Engelbert CNBC interview discussing Clark’s WNBA wages and endorsements circulated widely, fueling skepticism of her denial as CBA talks remain deadlocked over pay and revenue sharing.