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Caitlin Clark’s blunt response to ‘real’ WNBA lockout possibility

The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement was opted out of by the players union and a lockout is now a real possibility for the league after next season.

Caitlin Clark makes feelings clear after WNBA lockout becomes real possibility (Image: (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images))

Indiana Fever sensation Caitlin Clark voiced her enthusiasm for the WNBA’s growth and “opportunities” amid whispers of a potential lockout.

The thrilling conclusion to the WNBA Finals on Sunday, which saw the New York Liberty claim an overtime victory over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5, highlighted the league’s captivating nature following its most-watched season. Players are now seeking to capitalise on this momentum.

On Monday, the WNBA players union announced its decision to opt out of the current collective bargaining agreement. This move came shortly after Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese expressed her struggles to make ends meet on her player salary.

The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) has chosen to withdraw from the existing CBA, with players pushing for “a business model that reflects their true value, encompassing higher salaries, enhanced professional working conditions, expanded health benefits, and crucial investments needed for long-term growth.”

Caitlin Clark has become one of the most prominent names in the WNBA despite just concluding his rookie season (Image: (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images))

With the opt-out deadline set for Nov. 1, the union has decided to pull out and strive for a new agreement within the next 12 months.

However, if a new deal is not reached before the current CBA expires on Oct. 31, 2025, the WNBA may be forced into a lockout after the next season.

A lockout would severely hinder the WNBA’s progress. Speaking after the 2024 WNBA Finals, Clark stressed the importance of maintaining fan attendance at live games.

WNBA player Clark commented: “The amount of people that have showed up in the stadiums, from the viewership numbers to people really wanting to wear a WNBA player’s jersey or buy their merch, whatever it is, or have their shoe – just how its evolved in such a short period of time,” “It shows everyone there is real opportunities here and there has been opportunity here, so I think that’s what is so exciting.”

Clark continued: “The more we can continue to expand that and continue to have games on national television and get people in seats because when they show up at a stadium, they’re always coming back – that’s usually how it works. They fall in love with a team or player, or maybe they go for one player then like another.”

“The more people can get out and watch the W or the college game or whatever it is, the better it’s going to be for the future of the game.”

The surge in fan interest over the past year has prompted the WNBPA to renegotiate their current deal, citing significant increases in ratings, attendance, and overall interest. The WNBA recently secured an 11-year media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBC, valued at $200 million annually, amid growing interest sparked by the arrival of Clark and Reese in the league.