The WNBA and WNBPA are currently negotiating in the second extended period, with the league sending out a new proposal for the players’ association. Earlier, many believed that Napheesa Collier’s explosive CBA rage could spark a WNBA lockout firestorm, but the player also later joined in the meetings and gave her input.
But the star, after nearly 75 days from her fiery exit interview, stands by her words and now even criticizes the league more as she sees no change in league leadership and Cathy Engelbert.
Napheesa Collier Intensifies Her Attack On WNBA Leadership
At the end of September, the 29-year-old forward shook the world with her direct criticism of the WNBA leadership. At the same time, her words ignited the fire, which quickly became a wildfire, making it difficult for the WNBA to prioritize the demands of players ahead of its own. Association.
Collier led the WNBPA charge against CBA Inequity amid 2025 record popularity and now doubles down on the league with her new statements. “I mean, nothing has changed since then, but I feel really confident in our PA and where we are internally,” Collier said in the exclusive interview. “It’s coming from so many different directions that so many people feel this way.”
Napheesa Collier says that “nothing has changed” in the three months since her explosive interview where she called for change in WNBA leadership. But, she remains confident in the future.
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“I think we’re just really excited for the future and what that has to hold, and especially with all these different leagues popping up, Unrivaled, our CBA negotiations, the future just seems so bright. I feel good about it,” the Lynx star added.
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Mention of the ‘different leagues’ should alarm the WNBA, which desperately needs to hold on to its megastars during the current surge, especially when many stars are now free agents.
For Phee, the situation is becoming increasingly intense as she calls for unity among the WNBPA members and sends them a stern warning about deviating from their ‘goal’.
Napheesa Collier Calls For Unity In Players’ Association
The two-time MVP runner-up has been a highly influential star in the league and currently holds the position of vice president in the WNBPA. So when she speaks, it’s on behalf of all the WNBA players. Understanding the responsibility, while fighting against the WNBA, the firm’s UConn star urged players to stay united on their demands.
“If we give in, we’re not only doing a disservice to us, we’re doing a disservice to where we have gotten in women’s sports,” Collier said. “We really have no choice but to stand strong again, not just for the present, but for the future of our league too.”
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She is making her fellow mates remember what exactly they are fighting for and looking to make sure that everyone is on the ‘same page’ for their demands.