Overview

• Caitlin Clark weighed in after the Fever’s exit, calling for “great leadership” and saying “Phee said it all,” according to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou, who also reported Clark has not heard from Engelbert.
• Players and the WNBPA lined up behind Collier’s critique, with A’ja Wilson voicing support, union president Nneka Ogwumike saying “Phee speaks for me,” and Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham labeling Engelbert a “delusional leader.”
• Engelbert issued a statement expressing respect for players and saying she was disheartened by Collier’s characterization, though she did not directly address Collier’s claims about remarks on Clark, officiating or the media-rights deal.
• The league called reports that Engelbert will step down “categorically false,” and she is scheduled to face questions at a Friday press conference before the Finals between the Aces and Mercury.
• The dispute escalated after a late non-call that injured Collier and a one-game suspension plus $15,000 fine for Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, sharpening player complaints about officiating, safety and compensation with the CBA set to expire Oct. 31.