(Minneapolis, MN) — Napheesa Collier is not happy with the WNBA. The Lynx superstar delivered a 4 1/2 minute statement during her exit interview on Tuesday.
Collier said that the WNBA has the worst leadership in the world and detailed a private discussion she had with commissioner Cathy Engelbert in February. Engelbert allegedly told Collier that young players like Caitlin Clark are only making money off the court because of the platform provided by the WNBA.
Napheesa Collier read a statement regarding what she called the WNBA's "lack of accountability from the league office" on issues surrounding officiating. pic.twitter.com/DNBgXXkBe4
— ESPN (@espn) September 30, 2025
Engelbert later released a statement where she claimed that Collier’s recollection of their conversation was mischaracterized.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert responded to Napheesa Collier’s comments regarding the league’s response to issues surrounding officiating. pic.twitter.com/u3U9pWtIaJ
— ESPN (@espn) September 30, 2025
