NBA hires agency to find new WNBA commissioner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The NBA has engaged Excel Search & Advisory to oversee the search for the next WNBA commissioner as of October 1, 2026. This process will be led by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year. This announcement marks a significant step as the NBA seeks to fill this important leadership role in the WNBA.
- •NBA retains Excel Search & Advisory for WNBA commissioner search
- •Commissioner Adam Silver will make the final decision
- •Search expected to conclude before year's end
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — NBA retains Caitlin Clark's agency to lead new WNBA commissioner search
"NBA retains Caitlin Clark's agency to lead new WNBA commissioner search
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