Commissioner Engelbert addresses political criticism of WNBA

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has stated that the league is being weaponized by critics and 'haters' who use it as a tool for political conflict rather than engaging with the sport itself. Engelbert suggests that many of those creating controversy around the WNBA have no genuine interest in or knowledge of the league. Her comments indicate frustration with external groups using the league as a flashpoint for broader cultural and political debates.