WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert denied making comments attributed to her regarding Caitlin Clark's earnings and player gratitude for media deals. Engelbert stated that Clark is a "transformational player" who has brought millions of new fans to the league. While refuting the Clark-specific remarks, Engelbert acknowledged "inaccuracies" in reporting and expressed her commitment to player appreciation amid ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

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