Napheesa Collier says WNBA has 'worst leadership in world'
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/stanford as Former Stanford Star Hull Breaks Down Napheesa Collier's Powerful 'Exit Interview'.
As part of an extraordinary press conference on Tuesday, Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier revealed the extent of a left ankle injury that left her unable to play in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury.
With a prepared statement, Collier called the league’s office "the worst leadership in the world." She also mentioned a conversation she had with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in February, in which Engelbert told her that Caitlin Clark "should be grateful" to the WNBA for her endorsement deals and that players should be "on their knees" thanking her for the new media rights deal.
The WNBA continues to soar with momentum, with one big obstacle standing in the way: the WNBA.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has responded to Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier's statement on Tuesday.
Cathy Engelbert's time as the WNBA commissioner was reportedly heading toward an end even before Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier turned heads with her public comments and criticism Tuesday.
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Chicago Sky Cancels Angel Reese Exit Interview With Media, Fueling Speculation She’s Leaving Team
Angel Reese's rocky relationship with the Chicago Sky has taken another turn after the team cancelled her exit interview with the media.
Rob Cesternino interviews Nicole Mazullo, the first player voted out of Survivor 49, in this exit interview episode. Despite her early departure, Nicole left her mark on the season with some unforgettable moments,
Reese was the No. 7 overall pick out of LSU in the 2024 WNBA Draft. She averaged 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds this season after averaging 13.6 points and 13.1 rebounds as a rookie. Both rebounding averages were tops in the league.
The Chicago Sky announced on Monday that Angel Reese will not be conducting voluntary exit interviews. The decision comes after a difficult 2025 season that saw the Sky post a poor 10-34 record and had to deal with Reese's public criticism of the team's roster and performance.