About this episode

The episode discusses the end of Cathy Engelbert's tenure as WNBA Commissioner and explores her impact on the league and potential successors.

Chantel, Annie and Sabreena go LIVE to discuss WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s tenure coming to an end after the 2026 season. They look back at Engelbert’s impact on the league, as well as the biggest moments and challenges of her tenure. Plus, they discuss potential candidates who could be in the mix to become the WNBA’s next commissioner. REFERENCES: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert retiring at end of 2026 by Annie Costabile Who should be the next WNBA commissioner? Potential candidates to replace Cathy Engelbert by Sabreena Merchant and Annie Costabile Cathy Engelbert did her job. Now the WNBA needs a true visionary as commissioner by Brian Hamilton __ No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast Network Email us: NoOffseason@theathletic.com Sign up for the No Offseason newsletter! YT:  @No-Offseason  IG: @tanooffseason TikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Topics covered

• Cathy Engelbert
• WNBA
• commissioner
• sports leadership
• women's basketball
• tenure review
• future candidates

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