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Tina Charles praises Cathy Engelbert ahead of WNBA commissioner's retirement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Tina Charles praises Cathy Engelbert ahead of WNBA commissioner's retirement

Summary

Cathy Engelbert announced her retirement as WNBA commissioner at the end of 2026. In a podcast, eight-time All-Star Tina Charles praised Engelbert's contributions to the league's growth, highlighting the importance of relationship-building in leadership. The WNBA playoffs are set to start on September 27, 2026, as the Minnesota Lynx currently lead the standings.

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Status Watch

•Cathy Engelbert to retire as WNBA commissioner at year's end.
•Tina Charles commended Engelbert for her leadership and relationship-building.
•WNBA playoffs begin September 27, 2026.
•Minnesota Lynx lead league standings with 31 wins.

Latest Updates

12:11 PMYahoo Sports — “That’s Very Important In A Leader” – 8-Time WNBA All-Star Shares Drastically Different Take on Cathy Engelbert’s Retirement

What they're saying

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Earlier in September, Cathy Engelbert announced that she would retire as WNBA commissioner at the end of this calendar year. Since then, players and experts have joined the conversation to assess the 61-year-old’s performance during her tenure. The newest addition to the list is eight-time WNBA All-Star Tina Charles. In a recent conversation on Sue [...]
— Yahoo Sports

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