Engelbert: 'Haters' using WNBA to create conflict

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addressed criticism of the league, stating that 'haters' are using the WNBA as a 'political football for people who have never watched the WNBA.' Engelbert's comments come amid a period of heightened attention and controversy surrounding the league. Her remarks suggest external political forces are attempting to exploit the WNBA to generate conflict rather than engage with the sport itself.