Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are new to the WNBA, but they’re already making the case that the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is due for review.
Last week, after Clark was seen walking through the airport and being photographed by onlookers before the departure of a commercial flight, she told reporters at an Indiana Fever press event, “By the way, CBA is coming soon.” It’s going to expire,” he said frankly.
“I think the CBA is going to come to the table after this season. You can opt out. And certainly the new media rights deal will have a big update on that as well,” Clark said.
May 9, 2024, during a preseason game against the Atlanta Dream
Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollers/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK
Coincidentally or not, the WNBA announced last week that all teams will fly on charter flights this season, after years of misgivings about commercial travel.
Flights aren’t the only issue.
Star players have long had to play overseas to supplement their income, but Brittney Greiner was detained for months in Russia after marijuana vape cartridges were found in her luggage at the airport. became even more serious.
Clark, who will make tens of millions of dollars (possibly more than $100 million) in revenue for the WNBA alone as a rookie this season, will earn a salary of about $76,000.
After announcing the charter flight, Reese spoke to reporters at the Chicago Sky’s media day earlier this week about the upward trajectory the WNBA is on and how the players plan to share the spoils.
“The game will be packed,” Reese said. As covered by ESPN.
“There’s only standing room sometimes. You might be able to get them. They said if I go home to Washington, I’ll play where the Wizards play. So changes are happening and We’re not stopping here. We’re on a great path when it comes to charter flights. If we can get that, it’s a step in the right direction.
” [collective bargaining agreement] Something is going to happen within the next year, so just understanding the gravity that we have, we can control everything in our hands for now. ”
The WNBA is in expansion mode.
New York Liberty is Range of $10 million to $14 million According to CNBC, he gave it to Joe and Clara Tsai just five years ago.
Last year, Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber paid a $50 million expansion fee for the new Bay Area team.
It was reported this week that Toronto will have an expansion team in 2026, and Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has said he wants to bring back the Houston Comets.
It’s no coincidence that rising stars like Clark and Reese are already talking about their futures in the WNBA.
