The WNBA's Commissioner Question: Is It The End of The Cathy Engelbert Era? | Chiney Today

Chiney is back from WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and breaking down the biggest highlights, lowlights and history-making moments from the celebration. ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins the show to discuss WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s uncertain future, her relationship with players, and whether the league needs a different kind of leadership for its next chapter. Plus, Chiney celebrates Jonquel Jones’ All-Star Game MVP, Dominique Malonga’s historic dunk, Azzi Fudd’s three-point contest victory, and Nneka Ogwumike becoming the WNBA All-Star Game’s all-time leading scorer. Chiney and Brandon also share their ideas for improving All-Star Weekend, including more rest for players, the return of the four-point shot, and a potential one-on-one tournament. In this episode: Is Cathy Engelbert still the right commissioner to lead the WNBA? Why the relationship between league leadership and players matters Jonquel Jones adds All-Star Game MVP to her résumé Azzi Fudd makes history in the three-point contest Dominique Malonga throws down a historic All-Star Game dunk Nneka Ogwumike becomes the WNBA All-Star Game’s all-time leading scorer How the WNBA can improve All-Star Weekend Should the four-point shot make its return? Could a one-on-one tournament become the next signature event? Subscribe to Chiney Today, the home for hoops, headlines, and happy times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices