The WNBA Finals concluded last week with the crowning of a new dynasty: The Las Vegas Aces took home their third title in four years. But the undercurrent of the series -- and the entire playoffs -- was one of high stakes and tension. And it might intensify as the league undergoes one of its most challenging offseasons ever.

The WNBA has enjoyed tremendous growth in recent years, with attendance, ratings, investment and franchise valuations all reaching new heights. But how all of that translates into lasting, transformational change is the question with which the league, its players and other stakeholders are grappling with.

The WNBA and WNBPA are amid negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, and the possibility of a work stoppage looms. Cathy Engelbert's future as comm

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