Napheesa Collier addressed accusations of a conflict of interest involving her role in the WNBA as both a player and a co-founder of Unrivaled. The claims suggested she and Breanna Stewart could not negotiate fairly due to financial interests in a potential lockout. Collier expressed disbelief at the accusations on social media, emphasizing that a lockout would harm WNBA players financially. She previously stated that no one desires a lockout, though players are prepared for any outcome. Stewart expressed frustration over the slow negotiations, feeling concerns raised by players were ignored.
"So let me get this straight.... While everyone else was enjoying fireworks, you were thinking about how me and & Stewie of all people are conspiring to force a lockout that would result in less money year-round for WNBA players??"
"Absolutely frustrated," Stewart told reporters after shootaround on July 3. "Anytime you go back and forth, you're not expecting to hear that 'yes' on the first [proposal], but you're expecting to have a conversation. They kind of just ignored everything we said."
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