Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important
Engelbert went viral at the WNBA draft for several of her comments, including what she had to say about team-funded housing.
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inside the liberty Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important By Madeline Kenney Published May 1, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ET WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert speaks to the press during the WNBA draft on April 13, 2026. Getty Images Earlier this month, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised at how “emotional” an issue team-provided housing was for WNBA players during collective bargaining agreement negotiations. But some Liberty players suggested Engelbert’s comment was short-sighted and the issue of team housing is not inconsequential. We've got you covered on the Liberty beat Text with Madeline Kenney as she follows the Liberty — she’s sharing behind-the-scenes info and insights with Sports+ subscribers.
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