The Beginning of the End for Cathy Engelbert? + All-Star Starters Surprises

Is this the beginning of the end for Cathy Engelbert as Commissioner of the WNBA? Annie Costabile and Sabreena Merchant weigh in on her handling of the aftermath of the infamous Fever-Mercury game – why she seems to avoid the spotlight, what’s lacking in her communication skills and style, and what – or who – might come next.

Also: All-Star Starters have been announced! The usual faces are in the mix – Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart – but some new players are in the mix, too. And when you dig deep on how the players were ranked by the fans, the media, and other players, some interesting surprises pop up.

Plus: who might the W coaches pick for All-Star Reserves? And we tell you where to set your screen this weekend.

References:

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7416748/2026/07/02/wnba-all-star-game-starters-2026/

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7410283/2026/06/30/alyssa-thomas-caitlin-clark-incident-wnba-death-threats/

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