The WNBA and WNBPA remain far apart on revenue sharing and salary structure amid the CBA deadline approaching. While the players have already voted in favor of a strike in the internal meeting, fans fear the same. This reminds everyone about Caitlin Clark’s prophetic warning when she gave her opinion about the CBA.
The WNBA projects losses due to the players’ demands, while the WNBPA calls it ‘miscalculations from the league’s end’ and fair demands. Here is where CC’s warning came into the picture.
Caitlin Clark Spoke About Putting Basketball First
While the veterans were vocal about the ongoing CBA negotiations, the rookies had the chance to express their views as they answered questions about it during the Team USA practice session. The Fever playmaker also showed her support for the WNBPA, but put fans ahead of everyone’s interests.
Clark said, “I think the most important thing for myself in thinking about these CBA negotiations is like, this is the biggest moment the WNBA has ever seen. And it’s not something that can be messed up. And you know, we’re gonna fight for everything we deserve. But at the same time, we need to play basketball. That’s what our fans crave, and that’s what all of you crave as well. You want the product on the floor.”
Caitlin Clark shares her thoughts on state of CBA negotiations, avoiding a lockout, etc. at Duke.
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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
She even added that both parties need to compromise on their demands to make things happen, knowing that ‘it’s business and negotiation’. Although the former Iowa star emphasized the need for compromise, the WNBA and WNBPA remain adamant in their positions.
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However, the player is generally pleased with the growth of women’s sport and its overall reach.
Caitlin Clark Is Happy With Women’s Basketball’s Global Reach
The instrumental star was interviewed by a Chinese content creator, Telfair Tong, where she discussed various topics. The topic of Project B came into discussion, where the 2024 WNBA rookie spoke highly about the growth.
“The more we can be on TV, and the more people can come and watch us and buy a ticket, or we can go to places like China, or wherever it’s at, globally, to help grow the game and allow people to see us play basketball, I think it’s a really important and powerful thing,” said Clark.
Caitlin Clark on what comes next for women’s basketball and why seeing the game up close still matters: pic.twitter.com/WUdBwUMnFr
— Grant Young (@GrvntYoung) December 26, 2025
Earlier in another interview, Clark confirmed that she won’t be joining Project B, as many other WNBA stars joined the new league.