The sources said Engelbert’s presumed departure, six years after arriving from Deloitte, is "relationship driven," tied to the way she has dealt with colleagues and players amid unprecedented growth within the league.

On September 30, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier called WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert out in an unprecedented way during her exit interview. After putting the league office on blast for not holding itself accountable for mediocre officiating in the playoffs,

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.

Stacey Dales, a senior reporter for NFL network and former WNBA All-Star guard, piled on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after Lynx star Napheesa Collier ripped the league's leadership during her end of the season press conference Tuesday.