Commissioner Cathy Engelbert slams 'haters' using WNBA to 'sow divisiveness' in debate over trans athletes

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has publicly condemned critics attempting to use the league to sow divisiveness amid ongoing national debates regarding transgender athletes. Speaking on the issue, Engelbert criticized individuals for making the WNBA a political football, asserting that those driving the controversy are people who have never actually watched the league.

While the debate centers on transgender athletes, reporting notes that a transgender woman has never actually played in the WNBA. Engelbert's remarks highlight the league's position as a focal point in broader political and cultural discussions surrounding sports and gender identity.