The Las Vegas Aces are in seventh heaven at the moment. A’ja Wilson’s record-breaking performance helped the Aces to clinch the title this year with a 4-0 sweep. Surely, after such a stellar performance, the team is celebrating. However, this time around, the glitz and glamor of the triumph are pretty much muted. One of the primary reasons for this is the ongoing CBA talks. In fact, things have become so complicated that the Aces owner, Mark Davis, recently avoided CBA discussions.
The WNBA has been booming recently. However, while the league’s cash flow has increased significantly, players have consistently complained about the meager revenue share they receive. And in the midst of all these, it looks like Davis is preferring to keep a safe distance from the conversation.
Mark Davis Makes His Stance Clear On The CBA Talks
Davis recently appeared before the press after his team completed a clean sweep of the Mercury in the WNBA finals. However, when asked about the CBA negotiations going on, the Aces’ owner swiftly refrained from commenting on the same. He also mentioned that the last time he discussed it, the WNBA fined Davis. Thus, he did not want history to repeat itself.
Davis said, “The last time I spoke about that, I got fined. I think it’s better if I don’t say anything. I think they’ll work it out somehow. I hope so. I haven’t been consulted. … I think y’all know what side of the table I’ll probably be sitting on … We’ll get it right,”.
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Surely, this was a pretty cautious approach from Davis. After all, when he last commented on the matter back in May 2024, he mentioned Nike and Caitlin Clark. And for those wondering what exactly he said to garner a fine, here are the details.
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What Did Mark Davis Say That Led The WNBA To Fine Him?
The Indiana Fever star has been the centerpiece for the WNBA ever since her arrival. In a recent development, Stephanie White criticized using Clark as a ‘pawn’ in the CBA talks. Now, turning back the pages, the Aces faced an investigation when every player on their roster received an extra $100,000 in 2024. While this deal nearly matched the WNBA’s $1.46 million salary cap, the league charged the team with cap circumvention. Frustrated by the development, Davis lashed out at Nike and also mentioned Clark’s $28 million deal.
“Nike is an owner of the WNBA, and they’re allowed to sponsor Caitlin Clark for $28 million on one player. And nobody’s complaining or investigating,” Davis told CBS Sports.
Surely, this was quite a sensitive topic to discuss. And as of now, it looks like Davis has learnt his lesson.