Part of the credit for the WNBPA’s commercial demands goes to Caitlin Clark’s fanbase. The massive number that showed up at WNBA arenas, purchased merchandise, stayed online for the games, and kept social media buzzing about the WNBA. Though some analysts like Katie Nolan criticize the Clark fanbase, many highlight CC’s impact as the bigger factor in the WNBA’s current rise.
So it’s obvious that everyone wants to see her at the negotiation table, and the next meeting would be a perfect chance, given the Fever guard’s presence in the City.
Fans Want Caitlin Clark At CBA Discussion
According to a recent update, Clark will make her NBC debut as a Sunday night basketball contributor in an upcoming broadcast role. She will be in New York covering the Lakers vs Knicks blockbuster match-up. Interestingly, the CBA discussions will be on Feb 2 in the same city.
Kelsey Plum drops bombshell ahead of WNBPA-WNBA face-to-face New York meeting. She added that Napheesa Collier will be attending the meeting with her. But not everyone can make it.
Kelsey Plum says there will be a player meeting with the league on Monday in NYC. Not everyone can make it but mentions Napheesa Collier will also attend. Hope is some owners will be there too.
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) January 30, 2026
Plum hopes being face to face with management will help convos move forward.
With the 2024 rookie in the city on Sunday, many fans claimed that she could attend the meet on Monday, and some even added that it’s important to have her at the discussion table.
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A fan said, “Thankfully, Caitlin will already be in NYC.”
Thankfully, Caitlin will already be in NYC. The players with actual leverage should be in the rooms shaping the CBA’s future and Caitlin is at the very top of that list. https://t.co/CWTr5PaxQk pic.twitter.com/Dh1Ooo5ooQ
— allison (@_girltalk) January 30, 2026
Another fan added, “There’s only one person that needs to be there on Monday and I’m pretty sure she will be and that is Caitlin Clark.”
There’s only one person that needs to be there on Monday and I’m pretty sure she will be and that is Caitlin Clark the rest of you old farts that do nothing but complain you can just drive off into the sunset. Nobody cares.
— Dutch (@Onedutch69) January 30, 2026
One fan mentioned, “Guess who will be in NYC the night prior doing commentary for the NBA.”
In NYC you say? Guess who will be in NYC the night prior doing commentary for the NBA.
— ceeeelllzzzzz (@cillughh) January 30, 2026
A fan wrote , “I feel like this could be settled so easily if Caitlin did the talking.”
I feel like this could be settled so easily if Caitlin did the talking. But I don't think that's gonna happen because her coworkers are shooting for the stars. 😵💫
— Oops! (@iantgotnotime) January 30, 2026
One fan commented, “CC will be there for sure.”
CC will be there for sure
— Persistence (@_Persistencez) January 30, 2026
Another fan mentioned, “The only important player in any of this is Clark.”
The only important player in any of this is Clark and they are scheduling around her. She’s calling with NBC on Sunday at MSG. No shock the meeting is Monday in NYC to accommodate her schedule.
— LadyVolFan (@cLadyVols1999) January 30, 2026
These other retared women need to sit down, shut the fuck up and listen.
The player is entering her third season in the WNBA and has been a massive figure in the league. Though she doesn’t hold any position in the WNBA, apart from being a member, she certainly has a voice that most players would follow. And she already let everyone know about her feelings for the ongoing CBA discussions.
Caitlin Clark’s Take On Collective Bargaining Agreement
During the USA basketball training camp, the player faced the media, who were eager for her take on the hot CBA topic. With senior members of the association pushing for the WNBPA’s, CC had another take and put the fans first in her perspective.
“That’s what our fans crave — the product on the floor. That’s what the fans want to show up for. So, it’s business, and it’s a negotiation, and there has to be compromise on both sides. And we’re starting to get down to the wire of it.”
Caitlin Clark shares her thoughts on state of CBA negotiations, avoiding a lockout, etc. at Duke.
— Shelby Swanson (@shelbymswanson) December 12, 2025
She’s here for USA Basketball Training Camp under HC Kara Lawson, one of 10 players making their first senior national team camp appearance. pic.twitter.com/JWSYC5Bw1Z
Apart from Clark, Paige Bueckers also advocated compromise, but added that the key demands remain non-negotiable.