Adam Silver Hails Cathy Engelbert’s ‘Fantastic’ WNBA Leadership Amidst Salary Growth and CBA Success
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recently lauded WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s performance, calling her work “fantastic,” though he confirmed no official discussions have occurred regarding her tenure beyond 2026. Engelbert’s primary achievement has been securing a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, which significantly boosts player salaries and provides faster routes to higher pay for top talent.
Despite Silver’s praise and the financial improvements for players, the 17-month labor dispute that preceded the CBA’s finalization has drawn mixed reactions from the wider basketball community regarding her leadership.