Former Mizzou Star Sophie Cunningham Expresses Thoughts on Next WNBA Commissioner, Has Discussed Them with Adam Silver

Adam Silver Reveals Goal for Next WNBA Commissioner After Cathy Engelbert's Retirement

Adam Silver hopes the next WNBA commissioner who replaces the retiring Cathy Engelbert is a unifying figure.

Former Mizzou star Sophie Cunningham expresses thoughts on next WNBA commissioner, has discussed them with Adam Silver

Indiana guard Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she has discussed the soon-to-be vacant WNBA commissioner's position with Adam Silver after the NBA commissioner reached out to her.

Five needles the next WNBA comissioner will have to thread

<p><a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky" target="_blank" >Sky</a> guard Natasha Cloud <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/chicago-sky/2026/09/10/skys-natasha-cloud-knows-what-she-wants-in-the-next-wnba-commissioner" >told the Sun-Times</a> last week she wants the next commissioner to be a former player, preferably from a minority group, who can better protect players from the hazards of mainstream attenti…

Adam Silver has heard from ‘several potential candidates’ for WNBA commissioner

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he's heard from 'several potential candidates' to succeed Cathy Engelbert as WNBA commissioner.

7 Black Women Who Could Be the Next WNBA Commissioner

From former Hall of Famers to business pioneers, these seven leaders possess the strategic vision, player trust, and executive pedigree to shape the future of women's basketball. Read more...