Angel Reese Sends Clear Message to WNBA About CBA Negotiations

The WNBA and its players' union are currently negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). On Thursday, the league and union held their first meeting since December in Indianapolis, attended by over 40 players including Chicago Sky’s Angel Reese, Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark, and Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers. After several hours of talks, no resolution was reached.

During media interactions ahead of the WNBA All-Star weekend, Reese emphasized the players' unified stance, stating: "It’s bigger than me. We’re not gonna stop until we get what we want." She added that the meeting highlighted how players "aren’t getting what we deserve." Reese has been a vocal critic of WNBA compensation and previously threatened on her podcast that players would "sit out" if their demands aren’t met.

The article notes WNBA salaries range from $66,000 to $250,000 annually. Reese earns approximately $81,000 per year under her four-year contract, while Clark averages $84,514 annually. These figures underscore the pay disparities the negotiations aim to address.