Napheesa Collier Eviscerates WNBA; Could Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Step Down?

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October 1, 2025 • 24 mins

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier was relentless in her exit interview, ripping the WNBA for having "the worst leadership in the world." She also revealed damning comments WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said to her in an offseason conversation, including that Caitlin Clark should be “grateful she makes $16 million off the court, because without the platform that the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t make anything.” As WNBA collective bargaining negotiations continue to push the Oct. 31 deadline, Engelbert's long-term future with the league is in serious doubt. FOS women's sports reporter Annie Costabile joins Baker Machado and Renee Washington to interpret and contextualize Collier's comments, and explain what it could mean for her Unrivaled league, Engelbert, and the WNBA as a whole. Plus, YouTube TV loses Univision and D.C.'s Monumental Sports Network amid a carriage dispute, while reaching a temporary agreement with NBC to avoid a service disruption during a packed weekend of football. FOS newsletter writer Eric Fisher has the latest on this saga and its larger implications for regional sports networks. Key Moments: 0:35 - WNBA's big day, Kerr & Warriors future, Ryder Cup viewership bombs4:38 - Collier rips WNBA: how we got here15:08 - Collier's comments: what happens next?17:48 - Youtube TV loses Univision and Monumental15:08 - Yankees' regional ticketing strategy

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