\u201cWe can do things off the court. We can bring more visibility and eyes,\u201d Bueckers said. \u201c[We\u2019re in] the national media, on commercials [and] do large sponsorship deals with brands like Nike and Gatorade and stuff that has national, and even global, visibility. We\u2019re more than just WNBA players and I think we want to get compensated as such,” Bueckers said, referring to the players’ efforts for increased salaries as part of a new CBA.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s things, as WNBA players and the WNBPA, that we\u2019re standing firm on. I think that\u2019s why the extensions are happening and the conversations are continuing to keep going past the deadlines. These deadlines will probably continue to keep getting extended.”<\/p>\n
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Sep 4, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) prepares to take a free throw against the Golden State Valkyries during the second half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images \/ John Hefti-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Azzi Fudd details ‘bittersweet’ feelings of Wings’ Paige Bueckers practicing at UConn<\/a><\/p>\n Bueckers is coming off a tremendous first season in the WNBA, personally, winning Rookie of the Year and being named to the All-WNBA Second Team. Her name was brought up by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier in her exit interview, where she sent a scathing message about the WNBA’s leadership to the rest of the world. Bueckers is clearly someone the league should be celebrating and profiting from, but they’re not going a good enough job. <\/p>\n Everything that has come out about the negotiations makes little sense. The WNBA seems like they try and leak details about what they want so people can see that there’s progress, but then most fans agree that the things they want would likely be bad for the league. <\/p>\n Many people thought the sides would be headed toward a lockout. If no progress is made by January, they may still be headed there. <\/p>\n READ MORE: Why Dallas Wings should pair Paige Bueckers with this top prospect<\/a><\/p>\n