Additional takeaways from Napheesa Collier's exit interview: - Collier said Cathy Engelbert told her "only losers complain about the refs." - Collier said Engelbert told her that Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the WNBA because the league is responsible for her sponsorship deals. - Collier said she tore a couple ligaments in her ankle during Game 3 against Phoenix. - "We go to battle every day to protect a shield for a league that doesn't value us."
Liberty to part ways with Sandy Brondello.
WNBA is proposing a pre-draft combine in latest CBA negotiations. "Players that are invited and elect not to participate without an excused absence would have their salaries reduced." (per @benpickman)
Sky, Wings won't pursue coaching staff changes ahead of 2026 season, per @AnnieCostabile.
Cathy Engelbert on Napheesa Collier’s recent comments: "There's a lot of inaccuracy out there through social media and all this reporting." "I’m a human too. I have a family. I have 2 kids who are devastated by these comments."
Napheesa Collier has cancelled her meeting with Cathy Engelbert, per @kendra__andrews, @ramonashelburne. Engelbert's news conference on Friday "pretty much pushed the relationship beyond repair."
Wings part ways with Chris Koclanes.
Toronto Tempo hire Sandy Brondello as head coach, per @howardmegdal.
Chicago will host 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend.
WNBA’s recent CBA proposal also included: - Removal of in-season team housing - Lengthening season with training camp starting as early as mid-March (per @AnnieCostabile)
Coach Hammon on A'ja Wilson being co-DPOY: "I'm a little confused by the 'Co.' Napheesa, you guys said, was the best defensive player last year, and now she's not? I don't know. ... To me, there's no comparison. A white-tailed deer looks really good until an elk walks in the room." (via @NekiasNBA)
A'ja Wilson, Alanna Smith named co-Defensive Players of the Year.
Angel Reese (back) ruled out Tuesday.
Storm part ways with Noelle Quinn.
DiJonai Carrington (foot) to miss 2026 Unrivaled season.
Odds to get top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft: Wings - 42.0% Lynx - 26.1% Storm - 16.7% Mystics - 9.7% Sky - 5.5% The Draft Lottery will take place on November 23.
Rookie of the Year voting results: Paige Bueckers - 70 votes Sonia Citron - 2 votes