WNBA commissioner denies alleged remarks about Caitlin Clark
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert publicly denied that she told players Caitlin Clark 'should be grateful' and that she 'makes $16 million off the court' because of the league. Engelbert, speaking at a press conference before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, called the attribution inaccurate, defended Clark as 'transformational,' and acknowledged that if players feel unappreciated she must do better amid ongoing collective‑bargaining negotiations with the WNBPA set to expire Oct. 31, 2025.
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📌 Key Facts
- Cathy Engelbert denied making an alleged remark that 'Caitlin Clark should be grateful' and that Clark 'makes $16 million off the court' because of the WNBA platform.
- The alleged attribution came from player Napheesa Collier; Engelbert said there are 'a lot of inaccuracies' circulating on social media.
- Context: Engelbert made the denial at a press conference before Game 1 of the WNBA Finals and the WNBA and WNBPA are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement that expires Oct. 31, 2025.