With the WNBA season supposed to be starting up in a few days, the lack of a signed Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) pretty much ensures that it will be starting late – and possibly shut out for a while. But things are allegedly going from bad to worse for the players.
The WNBA is in a heated war of wills with the players union, the WNBPA, over how to get the new CBA over the finish line. As it stands, the two sides seem to be in a holding pattern.
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According to Robin Lundberg, there have been “rumblings” that “many WNBA players” are feeling upset about not being properly represented by the players union and that their best interests aren’t being taken into consideration.
“I’ve been hearing rumblings for quite a while that many WNBA players have not felt looped in or represented by the PA or that the overall best interest wasn’t necessarily being put forth,” Lundberg wrote.
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Basketball fans quickly dismissed Lundberg’s comments, stating that he’s either lying or just pointing out the obvious.
“I’m equal parts shocked and dismayed, Robin. Who could’ve predicted this? You probably. Me. A few thousand folks I know on the worldwide interwebs net highway…” one user remarked.
“Captain obvious enters the chat,” wrote another.
“Why didn’t you tell us?!” a third mocked.
Feb 1, 2026; New York, New York, USA; WNBA star Caitlin Clark (left) and NBA former player Reggie Miller broadcast on the court for NBC before a game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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There’s widespread disdain on social media for both the veteran leadership of the WNBPA and unions in general. Fans largely believe that the “old guard” of the league from before Caitlin Clark‘s ascension to superstardom are either trying to take a larger piece of the pie for themselves or simply elevate themselves at the expense of more popular stars.
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There’s also the longstanding issue of the WNBA’s financials. It has long been asserted that the league has been operating at a loss for decades and that the players should be grateful that they have any money at all, let alone enough to ask for a raise and other benefits.
While WNBA fans are going to be left miserable by the league’s lack of play for the foreseeable future, many seem to be eagerly awaiting the chaos to unfold.
This story was originally published by The Spun on Mar 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
