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Following the Money: How Greed Could Cost Us The WNBA Season

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On June 24, 2024, the WNBA formally announced that it had reached a new media rights deal with Disney, NBCUniversal and Amazon. This deal had been negotiated as part of the larger NBA deal, which split media rights between the three companies. The numbers were astronomical compared to any influx of revenue the WNBA had ever received to that point. The deal was worth $2.2b, paid over 11 years, making it worth $200m a year through 2036. This could rise to $300m annually, with the WNBA planning to add more partners. This was great news to fans, as now 125 games would be on national television. It was even better news for the players, because for the first time in the league’s history, the league had reached a level of self-sustainability and profitability. Let's rewind here a little bit. Six years before this deal was signed, things were a little different in the WNBA. Only eight of the twelve teams were turning a profit, and the NBA was subsidizing the league's losses every year....
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The History of Housing and Transport in the WNBA: 6 Events That Got Us Here

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The ongoing CBA negotiations between the WNBA and the Players’ Association have given us countless things to talk about. While the revenue sharing system conversation has taken a bulk of the spotlight (rightfully so), I would like to bring attention to another critical discussion point that has gained increasing traction over the last few months: housing. In this article, I will attempt to break down the housing issue and pair it with transport; two things that I feel affect all of us in our daily lives.  Imagine you get a new job in a different state. Your first order of business is probably to find living quarters and a way to get to and from work. Ideally you have a car, and that takes care of half of it, but if you don't you might have to figure out the dynamics of public transport, Uber or something else. The commute should hopefully not be too long, and the housing situation should be stable. No one wants to work while feeling like they may lose their home at any moment. To...
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6 Storylines That Will Define the Historic WNBA 2026 Season

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The start of the WNBA season is scheduled for May 8, beginning the most consequential season in women’s basketball yet. This, despite an ongoing impasse between the league and its players’ association, is shaping up to be the biggest season in the league’s history. With that comes an unprecedented spotlight on the league, and extra pressure on the two parties to reach some sort of middle ground. However, there are more storylines to keep an eye on as we count down to opening night. In this article we are going to take a look at 6 storylines that may make or break the season (3 on the court, and 3 off the court) and tell you why you should care about them as well. Let's get the off the court stuff away first shall we? 1. How do we avoid a lockout? It goes without saying that the WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the players have a broken relationship. On September 30, a clip of former Defensive Player of the Year and MVP runner up Napheesa Collier went viral for blasting En...
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