Cathy Engelbert RETIRES Reaction: Breaking down the rocky tenure of the first-ever WNBA Commissioner + What comes next

We Need To Talk NOW · Sep 4, 2026 · 43m

What will be Cathy Engelbert's legacy? Alicia Jay and Erica L. Ayala are breaking down ALL of the news, including Engelbert's retirement announcement, observations out of the FIBA World Cup and more.

0:00 Intro & Programming Update!

0:36 Cathy Engelbert announces retirement

13:55 Team USA newcomers make a STATEMENT versus China

24:11 Dawn Staley announces new tournament supporting HBCUs

27:24 Top early-season tournaments to watch in WCBB

32:56 Looking ahead at the FIBA Women’s World Cup

41:26 NWSL updates: News, storylines around the league