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The clock is ticking toward the 30th anniversary season of the WNBA, but the vibes are anything but celebratory. In this episode of Podhalla, Brian and Garrett Gonzales break down the latest "pivotal" in-person meeting between the WNBA and the WNBAPA that seemingly went nowhere.

Despite the league releasing the 2026 schedule, there is still no Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in place. We explore the growing sentiment that the players are losing leverage. With the league holding firm on revenue sharing based on "Net" instead of "Gross," and the union authorized to strike, we ask the hard question: Are the stars asking for too much, or is the league "holding the CBA hostage"?

Key Discussion Points:

The Leverage Shift: As negotiations drag into February, we discuss why the "rank and file" players might be feeling the pressure more than the superstars. Is the union’s unified front starting to crack?

Fan Fatigue: From the "Pay Us" shirts to the social media stalemates, are fans getting bored of the corporate back-and-forth? We analyze how the lack of a CBA is stalling the excitement for the Golden State Valkyries, Toronto Tempo, and Portland Fire expansion drafts.

Season at Risk: With free agency frozen and no training camp dates set, what is the actual risk of a work stoppage?

The "Caitlin Clark" Factor: How the league’s new-found popularity is being used as a weapon by both sides in the quest for a $10M+ salary cap.

The momentum of women's basketball is at an all-time high, but a dark cloud is hanging over the 2026 season. Can the two sides find a middle ground before the "Unicorn" era of the Valkyries is stalled before it even begins?

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