Sophie Cunningham Blasts WNBA Commissioner Amid CBA Talks
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham publicly criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Oct. 4, 2025, saying league leadership is self‑interested and disrespectful of players as collective‑bargaining negotiations near an Oct. 31 contract expiration. Cunningham made the remarks on her 'Show Me Something' podcast and in exit‑interview comments, accusing Engelbert of prioritizing herself over players; Engelbert publicly denied allegations that she had disparaged star Caitlin Clark and defended the league’s record.
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📌 Key Facts
- Sophie Cunningham criticized Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on her podcast and in media comments on Oct. 4, 2025.
- The WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement is set to expire Oct. 31, 2025; the WNBPA voted to opt out of the 2020 agreement last year.
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert issued a public denial of reported comments about Caitlin Clark and praised Clark's impact on the league.