NEW YORK — Amid rising tensions in the league surrounding security, officiating and online harassment, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert met with a pair of player committees Tuesday night to air grievances and address solutions.The meeting included the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association executive committee, the league’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee and leadership from league security. Conducted virtually, the meeting came at the request of the WNBPA in the wake of a controversial play late last month between Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.“The biggest thing was communication,” Chicago Sky center and WNBPA secretary Elizabeth Williams said. “Communication from Cathy and the league side being a little more consistent, you know, so we feel more comfortable.“Overall, there are steps that are being taken, which is encouraging. But we just want to see a little more consistency.”The WNBPA asked for the meeting following the play between Thomas and Clark but before the league issued Thomas a one-game suspension. The players sought to address how the league can be more proactive in dealing with crises that overwhelmingly impact players.“The conversation underscored the importance of addressing issues early through proactive communication and strengthening the league-union relationship,” the league and union said in a joint statement Wednesday. “The league committed to continuing to enhance security resources and will work with the players’ union to explore collaborations with organizations that share the values of our league and advance our shared priorities.”