Sophie Cunningham’s Candid 5-Word Comment on Fever Future Hints at Bigger WNBA Issue

There has arguably never been a more uncertain time in the WNBA than right now. This is owed to the ongoing negotiations between the league office and the players’ association about the next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will dictate how much players can make with their WNBA salaries for the foreseeable future, among other important matters. All indications are that salaries are set to increase by multiples. However, the two sides don’t agree on how the revenue share structure should work, which is why a deal hasn’t been finalized at this point. And if a new CBA isn’t reached by the end of 2025, then there’s a real chance that a work stoppage could occur. Not only is the CBA top of mind for players because of its impact on how much money they can earn, but also because WNBA free agency can’t commence until the CBA is in place. This means that every free agent (which is essentially every single WNBA player who isn’t on a rookie contract) is stuck in a holding pattern before figuring out what thRead More