The Atlanta Dream had a remarkably impressive season last year. With the likes of Trae Young encouraging the Dream after suffering a loss last season, the team has looked pretty high on confidence. However, now that they are ready to come back even stronger, the only thing standing in their way is the CBA stalemate.
As the CBA deadline has expired for the third time, the WNBPA has put the league on blast. But even in such a grim situation, Michele Timms seems to be very optimistic about Isobel Borlase.
Isobel Borlase Seemingly Ready To Have A Breakout Season
Borlase has been one of the most prominent faces of the female basketball realm. Playing for the Bendigo Spirit and the Australian Opals, Borlase is now ready to take the WNBA realm by storm.
And her impact on the game has been so immense that legends like Timms are vouching heavily for her. According to a recent statement, “Michele Timms, who is the Naismith Hall of Fame, WNBL Hall of Fame and FIBA Hall of Fame, said Bendigo Spirit and Australian Opals star guard Isobel Borlase has developed into a WNBA-level scorer.”
Isobel Borlase does it again 🫡
— WNBL (@WNBL) December 21, 2025
27 points & 11 rebounds as Bendigo win by 10 to make it 9 in a row ✅
More Sunday hoops coming shortly 📺 pic.twitter.com/RjkO3wpCUN
Surely, Timms has every reason to get excited. At the moment, Borlase’s calm and composure helped the defending champions to a 77-71 victory over a gritty Geelong Venom. Unfortunately, despite all the positives coming from Borlase, her arrival in the WNBA largely depends on how the CBA talks turn out exactly.
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Naphessa Collier Issues A Strong Statement As CBA Situation Clouds Isobel Borlase’s WNBA Entry
Collier has been the most active voice behind the players’ push for a better CBA deal. And now, with things looking as grim as ever, the likes of Collier have become even more strict in their approach while dealing with the authorities. As the expansion deadline expired for a third time, Collier pointed out that the players will not be backing down anytime soon.
“We’ve been at the table a long time. It’s been a little bit over a year, and I think just the willingness to create something new with the players is what we’re really looking for right now. We’re confident that we’re gonna get there. From our side, we’re standing strong on what we’re asking for, and I feel good that it’s going to happen,” Collier said.
Napheesa Collier spoke on the current state of negotiations between the WNBA and WNBPA ahead of the January 9th CBA deadline.
— Just Women’s Sports (@justwsports) January 6, 2026
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Thus, with Borlase strangled in the middle, fans now want to see how things get sorted in the future.