Overview

• After Cathy Engelbert publicly denied remarks Napheesa Collier attributed to her, the Lynx star said a lack of accountability led her to cancel their planned meeting.
• Collier doubled down at a Los Angeles event with Kamala Harris, explaining she spoke out because private efforts to drive change produced no results.
• Engelbert disputes Collier’s account, says she was disheartened by players’ perceptions, and has pledged to work on rebuilding trust with the union.
• NBA commissioner Adam Silver called the standoff “growing pains,” said relations have become too personal, and expressed confidence a new labor deal will be reached.
• With the CBA set to expire Oct. 31, players are pressing for clearer revenue data and a larger share as the league reports rapid growth, including an estimated $2.2 billion media-rights deal, with a lockout possible if talks stall.