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Neal: War of words between Napheesa Collier and Cathy Engelbert reaches new heights
Days after Collier said WNBA leadership was the “worst leadership in the world,” Engelbert refuted claims Collier made in a statement and now a reported meeting between the two is canceled.
By La Velle E. Neal III
The Minnesota Star Tribune
October 5, 2025 at 4:17PM
The war of words between Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is worse than ever as a planned meeting between the two has reportedly been canceled. (Leila Navidi)
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La Velle E. Neal III
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La Velle E. Neal III is a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune who previously covered the Twins for more than 20 years.
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