Sophie Regrets Harsh Words, Escapes Fine - LITE

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We’ve all seen the flood of comments from players and fans alike about the current WNBA leadership. Even with the Finals in full swing, the CBA drama has refused to take a back seat. But did some critics cross the line with their words about Cathy Engelbert? Well, Sophie Cunningham might be the first to admit she did.

And just as Sophie tones things down, another one of the league’s most outspoken voices has stepped into the spotlight, and she hasn’t taken NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s comments well.

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On October 8, 2002, the NBA Board of Governors voted to restructure the WNBA, allowing individual team ownership and permitting teams to be owned by non-NBA owners and located in non-NBA markets. Orlando, Miami, Portland, and Utah chose not to assume ownership of their teams, which led to the folding of the Miami Sol and Portland Fire. Meanwhile, the Utah Starzz relocated to San Antonio and became the San Antonio Silver Stars, and the Orlando Miracle moved to Connecticut to become the Connecticut Sun.