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Napheesa Collier Accuses WNBA Leadership of Negligence, Alleging Dismissive Remarks by Cathy Engelbert

Her public rebuke heightens labor tensions ahead of the Oct. 31 CBA expiration.

Overview

  • In a prepared exit statement, the Lynx star decried inconsistent officiating and a lack of accountability, saying fines are used to silence critics.
  • Collier said Engelbert told her “only losers complain about the refs,” that Caitlin Clark should be “grateful” for off-court income, and that players should be “on their knees” over the media deal.
  • Engelbert responded in a league statement that she respects Collier and was disheartened by how their conversations were characterized.
  • The flare-up follows discipline for Minnesota’s Cheryl Reeve, who was suspended for Game 4 and fined $15,000, with smaller fines for two Lynx assistants and coaches Becky Hammon and Stephanie White.
  • Collier said she sustained torn ankle ligaments on the controversial Game 3 no-call and confirmed there were no broken bones.