The CBA Discussions might not be going as many fans and players would have expected, but many are still keeping a positive attitude towards each other’s intentions. The first negative word came from Sophie Cunningham as she warned that the WNBA CBA stalemate is heading toward a lockout with zero progress reported. Next up is Natasha Cloud, who dropped even a bigger bombshell.
Fans are eager to see the product on the floor, with players like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers also showing intent to fast-track the CBA talks. But Cloud spoke about a backup plan for the players, which will be a major concern for the league, already under pressure to sort out the CBA terms in time.
Natasha Cloud On Players’ Backup Plan
Even though WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike brushed aside the thoughts about a strike, she made her point clear: the players want a fair CBA. Now, with the days passing by without any constructive step, the cloud spoke the ‘’unwanted’ truth – players’ backup plan.
In the Be Great Academy podcast, she said, “I feel like I can’t say that there is or there isn’t (a back up plan) coz I’m not 100% sure, but I know Unrivaled is ready in so many different instances and the biggest one being that we own the space that we play in.”
“So if we wanted to stay here as the players of Unrivaled with equity in this league and with space, financial money, all that stuff, we could stay here, train, play, put on another season if need be. So that’s a beautiful thing, and that’s why I’m so appreciative to be a part of a league like Unrivaled,” Cloud added.
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It seems the players are ready to wait even longer to see their demands put in writing and incorporated into the upcoming seasons. The Liberty player was also active in the CBA talks and even shared her opinion on the term the league proposed in its latest agreement.
Natasha Cloud Thrashes One Term In WNBA’s Proposal
The league came up with a proposal that included higher pay and an even revenue-sharing model. While many saw this as a possible breakthrough, the WNBPA rejected the offer. The Liberty guard, though, came up with her criticism over the change in housing policy in the WNBA’s offer.
“Instead of teams that bring in replacement players, nor for players in bigger markets. Let alone talking about player safety in safe areas. @wnbacommish we want a girls girl,” Cloud wrote.
The accommodation clause has been in the CBA since 1999. The player also spoke about player safety.