CNBC’s Dom Chu with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Englebert, join 'Money Movers' to discuss the American Century Golf Tournament, expanding the WNBA and the league's growth,
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- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert discussed the league's participation in the American Century Golf Tournament and its benefits for the league's profile. 19s
- The WNBA has expanded recently, adding teams in the Bay Area, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, with Toronto and Portland to follow. 1m 16s
- Engelbert emphasized the importance of balancing expansion with player opportunities and talent development. 1m 34s
- Franchise valuations in the WNBA have increased from $5 million to an average of $260–$270 million. 3m 5s
- The league's growth is driven by increased revenue from ticket sales, corporate partnerships, and new media deals, including a national agreement with NBC. 2m 52s