Cathy Engelbert, the trailblazing first WNBA Commissioner, is stepping down after seven transformative years — a tenure that turned the league into a powerhouse with record viewership, revenue, and player pay. Under her leadership, the WNBA expanded from 12 to 18 teams by 2030, launched the groundbreaking “Wubble” during the pandemic, introduced the Commissioner’s Cup, and landed a historic $75 million investment — the largest ever for women’s sports. She reshaped the league’s future through bold moves in media rights and labor deals, leaving behind a stronger, more resilient WNBA she’s proud to have helped build.

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