Collier on CBA talks: No fatigue, still 'fire within us'

""I feel confident in the [players association] and where we are internally with our players and the future," Collier said Tuesday in a news conference for Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league she co-founded with fellow WNBA player Breanna Stewart."

"During her exit interview in late September, Collier read from a statement in which she accused WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert of being "negligent" in her governance of the league, and said while the W has the best players and fans in the world, "right now we have the worst leadership in the world.""

""I don't think there's fatigue. Obviously, there's frustration in that both sides are trying to get what they want, but we still have that fire within us that we're willing to do what it takes. We're going to do whatever it takes to get what we think we deserve." Napheesa Collier on CBA negotiations"

Napheesa Collier said nothing has changed at the league level but she remains confident in the future as the WNBA and players' union continue CBA negotiations. She said she feels confident in the players association and where players are internally, noting conversations about necessary changes are happening from many directions. Collier referenced her late-September exit interview accusing commissioner Cathy Engelbert of negligence and poor leadership while affirming that the league has the best players and fans. Players immediately backed Collier's statement, and Collier emphasized unity and determination to pursue what players believe they deserve.

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