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The WNBA Players Union has opted out of the current collective bargaining agreement, two years ahead of its expiration. This decision marks a crucial juncture for the league, fueled by record viewership, a historic media rights deal, and the players’ desire for a fairer share of the league’s growing success. The union is seeking an equity-based model that reflects the players’ contribution to the league’s rise, focusing on areas like salaries, retirement benefits, and enhanced family planning support.

This article explores the author’s journey back to the WNBA, discovering a vibrant queer community and a powerful space for collective dreaming. Through the lens of fashion and community, the author captures the spirit of the WNBA and its role in fostering hope and change.

The WNBA is making significant changes to its playoff format, expanding the Finals to a best-of-seven series and introducing other adjustments aimed at enhancing fan experience and player well-being. The league also boasted record-breaking attendance and viewership figures for the 2024 season.

Fresh off her WNBA Rookie of the Year title, Caitlin Clark will trade her basketball for a golf club for a day, competing in the pro-am competition at The Annika Driven by Gainbridge on November 13th. The event will see Clark join forces with professional golfers in a day of friendly competition, showcasing her love for the sport and highlighting her commitment to women’s sports.

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve has been named both Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year, making her the first person to win Coach of the Year four times. Meanwhile, forward Napheesa Collier took home the Defensive Player of the Year award for her stellar defensive contributions.

Off-White, a brand known for its fusion of sports and fashion, has announced a multi-year partnership with the WNBA’s New York Liberty, becoming the team’s official style and culture curator. The collaboration, which marks Off-White’s first with a U.S. sports team, will feature special capsule collections each season, celebrate key cultural moments, and bring unique engagement opportunities to both sports fans and fashion enthusiasts.

The Indiana Fever, led by rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, have secured a playoff spot in the WNBA, but the exact seeding and matchups remain uncertain. The WNBA regular season concludes this week, with multiple teams vying for playoff berths and seeding. Clark has made a significant impact, setting both the single-season assist and rookie scoring records.

Las Vegas Aces coach Becky Hammon has vehemently denied mistreating former player Dearica Hamby during her pregnancy in 2022. Hamby filed a lawsuit against the Aces and the WNBA alleging discrimination and retaliation, claiming the trade to the Los Angeles Sparks was a result of her pregnancy. Hammon maintains her innocence, emphasizing that she provided Hamby with ample support and that the trade was initiated by the Atlanta Dream. The WNBA previously investigated the situation and suspended Hammon for two games for violating workplace policies.

The WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix saw Team WNBA emerge victorious, but before the game, the star athletes turned the orange carpet into a high-fashion playground, showcasing bold and stylish looks that embodied individuality and confidence.

As the WNBA grows in popularity, the women supporting the players are making a fashion statement of their own. From custom pieces to coordinated looks, these WAGs are showing their love and pride in unique ways.