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WNBA commissioner search continues as Engelbert plans to retire

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Nov 12, 2026

WNBA commissioner search continues as Engelbert plans to retire

Summary

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed on November 12 that the search for her replacement is currently ongoing. This announcement follows the league's annual competition committee meetings in New York. Engelbert, who is set to retire at the end of the calendar year, stated that no specific updates are available, with a search firm conducting interviews. The upcoming season is expected to expand to 50 games, eliminating interruptions for international play. The current offseason will be impacted by the new collective bargaining agreement established last spring, affecting free agency activities.

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By the Numbers

•Cathy Engelbert announces ongoing search for her WNBA replacement
•Next season will expand from 44 to 50 games
•Meetings addressed officiating and new practice facilities
•Offseason influenced by new collective bargaining agreement
•Engelbert reiterates retirement timeline for end of 2026

Latest Updates

10:50 PMYahoo Sports — Engelbert: WNBA commissioner search underway as her retirement timeline holds

What they're saying

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NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said that a search for her replacement was ongoing Thursday after the league had its annual competition committee meetings.“Nothing to report, a normal process, a search firm interviewing people,” Engelbert said to a small group of reporters.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FEINBERG

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