In today’s episode of Courtside Club, I break down where things actually stand in the WNBA CBA negotiations: the push for a revenue split, why a work stoppage in 2026 would be catastrophic, and what players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Nneka Ogwumike, and Napheesa Collier have already said about a potential strike.
Then we react in real time to the WNBPA’s new statement authorizing the executive committee to call a strike “when necessary” – and what that really means for the league’s momentum, salaries, and the future of women’s basketball.
I also talk about:
Why I think the WNBA will eventually get a better revenue split, but maybe not in this CBA
Adam Silver’s comments and how the NBA’s leadership could shape the outcome
Whether offseason leagues like Unrivaled and overseas commitments can truly coexist with a thriving WNBA
Injury risk, prioritization rules, and why no other major league lets its stars play full-on in unsanctioned offseason competitions
At the end of the day, t...