WNBA commissioner says league ready to capitalize on momentum: ‘Our phones are ringing off the hook’

The WNBA stands on the precipice of a mainstream explosion — but the league must still get broadcast and other investment deals in place to build a stable financial foundation, according to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

In an interview with “NBC Nightly News,” Engelbert said the league is working to capitalize on the rising interest in the women’s game. But it will take outside commitments to make it happen, she said.