Skip Bayless notes league division regarding Caitlin Clark and WNBA leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 8:35 AM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert intends to vacate her position by the end of the year, sparking speculation about the league's future leadership. Commentator Skip Bayless remarked that the incoming commissioner will face a difficult environment due to perceived friction between Caitlin Clark and other league players. Bayless stated that the WNBA currently experiences a division where stars express jealousy and resentment toward the Indiana Fever rookie. This tension persists despite the significant increase in league viewership and relevance following the arrival of Caitlin Clark. As the league continues to grow rapidly, the transition in leadership arrives at a pivotal time for the organization. No successor has been named to replace Engelbert, and observers suggest the internal dynamics will remain a central challenge for whoever assumes the role.
- •Cathy Engelbert will step down as WNBA Commissioner at the end of the calendar year.
- •Skip Bayless identified internal tension between established stars and Caitlin Clark as a leadership challenge.
- •Viewership for the league has increased significantly since the Indiana Fever drafted Caitlin Clark.
- •No replacement for the commissioner position has been announced at this time.
- 8:35 AMYahoo Sports — Skip Bayless warns next WNBA Commissioner with a Caitlin Clark reality check
"Skip Bayless explains why he doesn’t envy the next WNBA Commissioner because of the situation between Caitlin Clark and other superstars in the league. The WNBA is getting bigger at a blistering pace, and exponential growth inevitably leads to a significant amount of changes.
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