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By Matt Audilet
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This past Friday, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced her intentions to retire at the conclusion of the 2026 calendar year.
The league will begin its search for a new commissioner sometime later this month, according to a report from ESPN. Engelbert told the Associated Press that she's already submitted a list of candidates to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, who's responsible for making the new hire.
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ESPN reporters Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel recently reported several names as potential replacements for Engelbert in 2027:
- Swin Cash — Hall of Famer with WNBA and NBA front-office experience (New York Liberty, New Orleans Pelicans)
- Keia Clark — Long-time executive and current CEO of the New York Liberty
- Bethany Donaphin — Current head of WNBA operations
- Tanya Hvizdak — Nike's vice president of global sports marketing
- Nneka Ogwumike — Forward for the Los Angeles Sparks and president of the WNBA Players Association for 10 years. Retiring at the end of the 2026 season.
- Jess Smith — Golden State Valkyries team president
- Mark Tatum — NBA deputy commissioner/COO, former WNBA interim president
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Engelbert's successor will be the seventh head of the WNBA. Engelbert was the first to hold the title of commissioner, as previous leaders were referred to as president.
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