WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is preparing to leave the league after more than seven years at the helm. Her tenure brought historic growth, higher salaries and major expansion, but also criticism from players over officiating, communication, safety and labor issues. Her successor will inherit both momentum and unresolved challenges.
Joel Embiid revealed that he entered the 2025-26 season unsure whether his NBA career could continue because of persistent knee problems. Despite Philadelphia’s playoff exit, the former MVP believes the season gave him renewed confidence in his health and another opportunity to compete for the championship that has remained elusive.
