NBA Commissioner Adam Silver confirmed that the NBA and WNBA are engaged in ongoing discussions regarding the future of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert's role. The statement came as the leagues addressed recent reports about Engelbert's tenure.
The discussions emerged amid a separate controversy this week involving a suspension decision. Reports had suggested that Silver had to persuade Engelbert to suspend WNBA player Alyssa Thomas following a foul she committed against Caitlin Clark. However, the WNBA denied these reports, contradicting the characterization of Silver's involvement in the disciplinary decision.
Silver's acknowledgment of ongoing discussions about Engelbert's future signals potential changes in WNBA leadership, though the specific nature, timeline, or outcomes of these conversations were not detailed. The comments connect broader questions about the commissioner's position to the recent incident that drew attention to decision-making within the league.
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