WNBA Players Criticize Engelbert

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Union, players critical of WNBA commissioner

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Some WNBA players and their union speak out against comments made by WNBA commissioner.

Cathy Engelbert appeared on CNBC 's " Power Lunch " on Monday .

Engelbert was asked about the "darker.. more menacing" tone of fan bases on social media.

"There's no more apathy. Everybody cares," she said.

The Aces guard said she hasn't had social media on her phone this year because "it's been so nasty" Players from other teams seemingly responded to Engelbert 's comments on X.

"Racism and the toll it takes on everyone, is NEVER tolerable, let alone justifiable," Jackson said.

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