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The WNBA’s ongoing difficulties stem from a mixture of internal missteps, financial struggles, and public image issues. Without addressing fundamental concerns about product quality, league management, and stakeholder engagement, the league risks stagnation or even further decline.

Turning this around requires not only strategic business decisions but also a concerted effort to rebuild trust with fans and establish a sustainable, respected brand. Until then, critics warn that the league's self-inflicted wounds will continue to hold it back in the crowded sports landscape, with each missed opportunity further alienating the very audience it needs most.