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WNBA All-Stars Expose Rifts Over Pay Protest as CBA Talks Heat Up

Kelsey Plum’s jab at Caitlin Clark, followed by Clark’s roast, underscores the players’ push for a bigger share before talks end October 31.

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Overview

  • All-Stars wore “Pay Us What You Owe Us” T-shirts during July 19 warm-ups in Indianapolis to pressure the league for a larger revenue share with CBA talks ongoing.
  • During a postgame press conference, WNBPA vice president Kelsey Plum criticized teammates led by Caitlin Clark for missing the protest planning meeting.
  • Caitlin Clark clapped back on social media with “Thank you for the Nike ad,” underscoring tensions over protest coordination.
  • MVP Napheesa Collier emphasized that players built the league’s growth, pointing to surging attendance, a 23 percent TV ratings gain and a pending $2.2 billion broadcast deal.
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she remains optimistic that a transformational collective bargaining agreement will be reached before the current deal expires on October 31.