WNBA Strike ??

[Mainstreet]

The WNBA is expanding by three teams at a franchise cost of $250 million each, plus increased revenue of $200 million from media rights alone. There will be also be an increased number of games.

Yeah, no excuse for not paying the players increased revenue.

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[Shane]

My guess is $200+ million dollars in new revenue and the money from league expansion would do it.

If not, I'd want to see the books.

The players only want a percentage of income.

Yes but they have operated in the negative since day one. Are you sure a 200 million dollar tv deal will push them into the black? And if so by how much?

 

[Mainstreet]

Yes but they have operated in the negative since day one. Are you sure a 200 million dollar tv deal will push them into the black? And if so by how much?

The WNBA is an investment that is now paying dividends.

Don't worry about the NBA. They are making money hand over fist. They will get all their money back and more. There is a reason WNBA franchises are now selling for $250 million.

Lots of animosity out there for the WNBA for no good reason other than dislike for some of the players.

Almost everybody liked Sophie Cunningham when she played for the Mercury. Also, Caitlin Clark gets a lot of kudos.

Maybe it's simply a dislike for particular players or I'm afraid it's much, much more.

 

[Chaplin]

The WNBA is an investment that is now paying dividends.

Don't worry about the NBA. They are making money hand over fist. They will get all their money back and more. There is a reason WNBA franchises are now selling for $250 million.

Lots of animosity out there for the WNBA for no good reason other than dislike for some of the players.

Almost everybody liked Sophie Cunningham when she played for the Mercury. Also, Caitlin Clark gets a lot of kudos.

Maybe it's simply a dislike for particular players or I'm afraid it's much, much more.

To be clear, the WNBA doesn't have a fan problem. In fact, fans are flocking to the league like crazy.

The WNBA has a WNBA problem. Both the league and the players are keen to accept that the league is growing and making more money, and yet they turn around and show nothing but hate and disdain for the reason for that growth. I get the jealousy of the players, but it makes NO sense for the league itself to treat Clark like they are. No sense.

 

[MigratingOsprey]

The WNBA has always been painfully off message in how they present themselves.

From day 1

They have a generally good game day experience. Players during games are generally fan friendly.

There are the bones for an entertaining product.

From there it all falls apart and they just aren't getting smarter - from leadership to the players

Highlight and promote the actual enjoyable and entertaining part of your league and quit tripping over you feet - they've created 20 years of eye rolls and narrative - they are in the position where they can change this, but they need to package their game more intelligently

 

[Mainstreet]

To be clear, the WNBA doesn't have a fan problem. In fact, fans are flocking to the league like crazy.

The WNBA has a WNBA problem. Both the league and the players are keen to accept that the league is growing and making more money, and yet they turn around and show nothing but hate and disdain for the reason for that growth. I get the jealousy of the players, but it makes NO sense for the league itself to treat Clark like they are. No sense.

I understand the officiating in the WNBA leaves a lot to be desired. If the league office fixes that, a lot of other issues should fall in line.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

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[Adrian]

Rebecca Lobo Calls Out WNBA's Condensed Schedule Amid Injury Issues

The WNBA is experiencing a moment of exponential growth that can be seen in the bottom line with skyrocketing ticket sales, soaring viewership numbers and large

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[Adrian]

Fever Star Sophie Cunningham Is Being Recruited To A Different Sport

Not that it's likely to happen anytime soon, but if Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham ever finds herself looking for work, a different sport is happy to give her a new opportunity. People have been impressed by Cunningham's size, personality and popularity for a while now. Among the many who...

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[Adrian]

I Tried to get tickets to a wings home game. Cheapest ticket was north of $60. geez

 

[Hoop Head]

I Tried to get tickets to a wings home game. Cheapest ticket was north of $60. geez

Are they playing the Fever? I used to get tickets on the floor for the Mercury for a little more than that.

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Player lost her wig during a recent game and a fan got tossed out for finding it funny. SMH.

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[Adrian]

Are they playing the Fever? I used to get tickets on the floor for the Mercury for a little more than that.

I don’t think so.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

Player lost her wig during a recent game and a fan got tossed out for finding it funny. SMH.

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That's pretty sad...

 

[Adrian]

Are they playing the Fever? I used to get tickets on the floor for the Mercury for a little more than that.

Sorry for being so vague but it was against the Liberty.

 

[Adrian]

Sabally Uses International Influences in WNBA CBA Talks

Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally has become one of the most outspoken players on the current state of labor talks.

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[Shane]

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That seriously wasn’t called? The league has issues galore if that’s the case. Wow

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Can the announcers not say the word d i l d o on air or something? “The object…”

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[Shane]

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Seriously why would anyone pay to watch this kind of slop? Soooo bad!

 

[Brian in Mesa]

Seriously why would anyone pay to watch this kind of slop? Soooo bad!

Even after the clear dribbling violation I thought she was going to brick the shot and get her own rebound/mebound.

 

[Adrian]

Connecticut Sun will reportedly be sold for $325M and could relocate to Boston by 2027

Steve Pagliuca will reportedly spend $100M for a Boston-based practice facility and for the team to move.

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[Adrian]

Former Mercury veteran Diana Taurasi delivers NSFW rant on WNBA salaries

What former Mercury veteran Diana Taurasi said about the WNBA's salaries in a recent rant from an upcoming documentary.

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[Brian in Mesa]

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[Chaplin]

I know that is parody, but still, this is amazing. It takes a special kind of skill to completely destroy actual good things about your sport. The WNBA is supremely skilled at not taking advantage of, you know, good things.

 

[Adrian]

WNBA CBA showdown: Nneka Ogwumike says league 'unwilling to share in growth' as Congress joins WNBPA's fight

Democratic Women's Caucus calls for fair negotiations as league's CBA deadline approaches

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