Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier said during an upcoming appearance on CBS Sports’ “We Need to Talk Now” that WNBA players are internally discussing the possibility of a work stoppage as they continue their negotiations with the league on a new collective bargaining agreement.
While Collier said that “no one wants” a lockout, the players are “prepared for any possibility right now.”
In October 2024, the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) announced its intention to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement at the end of the 2025 season. That gives the WNBPA and the WNBA until Oct. 31, 2025 to come to terms on a new CBA.
“We are ready to lead transformational change — change that goes beyond women’s sports and sets a precedent for something greater,” WNBPA president and Seattle Storm star Nneka Ogwumike said at the time. “Opting out isn’t just about bigger paychecks — it’s about claiming our rightful share of the business we’ve built, improving working conditions, and securing a future where the success we create benefits today’s players and the generations to come. We’re not just asking for a CBA that reflects our value; we’re demanding it, because we’ve earned…
