Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham discusses interest in becoming WNBA commissioner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 3:55 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed interest in serving as the next WNBA commissioner during the debut episode of her podcast, No Hesitation. Current commissioner Cathy Engelbert previously announced her intention to retire following the 2026 season. During the broadcast with co-host Drew Hanlen, Cunningham stated she would prioritize ensuring all WNBA teams possess functional practice facilities if she were to hold the position. She noted that some players currently utilize shared court space or public facilities like YMCAs. The comments surface as the Fever prepare for a postseason run behind the league's leading offensive rating. Cunningham continues her role with the Indiana team while transitioning to her new weekly podcast series, which is distributed through The Volume and iHeartPodcasts.
- •Sophie Cunningham stated on her new podcast she would seek the WNBA commissioner role.
- •Cathy Engelbert plans to retire from the commissioner position at the end of the 2026 season.
- •Cunningham identified improved practice facilities as her primary goal if hired for the role.
- •The Indiana Fever currently maintain the top offensive rating in the league.
- 3:55 AMYahoo Sports — Fever news: Sophie Cunningham says she's ready to be next WNBA comissioner
"Sophie Cunningham used the launch of her new podcast to throw her hat in the ring for a job that isn’t open yet, but one she clearly has thoughts about. During the debut episode of “No Hesitation” alongside new co-host Drew Hanlen , the Indiana Fever guard was asked if she would want to be the WNBA’s next commissioner, and she did not hesitate. […] The post Fever news: Sophie Cunningham says she's ready to be next WNBA comissioner appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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