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NBA hires search firm to find next WNBA commissioner
Original: NBA hires search firm to identify Cathy Engelbert’s replacement as WNBA commissioner: Sources - The Athletic
The NBA has hired a search firm to identify a replacement for Cathy Engelbert as WNBA commissioner, according to reporting from The Athletic. The move signals the league is actively preparing for a leadership transition at the top of the women's professional basketball league. Engelbert has served as commissioner since 2019, overseeing a period of major growth in viewership and investment.
Why now: Leadership change at the WNBA comes at a pivotal time of rapid growth for the league, drawing wide attention.
Evidence
- NBA hires search firm to identify Cathy Engelbert’s replacement as WNBA commissioner: Sources - The Athletic · The New York Times
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