W.N.B.A. players have never had more leverage than they have right now. A sparkling rookie class, headlined by Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, has catapulted a league that was already growing into a new stratosphere in terms of popularity and visibility.
The league is about to receive a windfall from a newly negotiated media rights deal, expected to earn at least six times more than the current deal, creating an ideal time for players to consider opting out of the collective bargaining agreement.
The players' union created a five-person advisory committee, including experts in law, economics, finance, and media, to assist players in deciding whether to opt out of the collective bargaining agreement, emphasizing the importance of making a unified decision while considering the pros and cons.
Breanna Stewart highlighted the need for players to carefully evaluate their goals and choices moving forward, especially considering the significant changes that have occurred, emphasizing the importance of balancing the decision whether to 'stay in or opt out.'
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