Summary
WNBA player Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, citing a "lack of accountability" regarding statements Engelbert denied making. Collier claims Engelbert told her in private that star players like Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the platform the league provides, a statement Engelbert refutes. The situation occurs as the WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement is nearing expiration.
Key Facts
- Napheesa Collier is a player for the Minnesota Lynx.
- Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
- Collier claims Engelbert made certain comments about player gratitude which Engelbert denies.
- Engelbert stated on Friday that she did not make those comments.
- The incident involves other star players like Caitlin Clark.
- The WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement expires on October 31.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver appointed Engelbert to her current role.
- Collier was in Los Angeles for an event with former Vice President Kamala Harris.
