However, a new Front Office Sports report<\/a> also indicates that there are further issues. This includes a potential \u201cdisagreement among players\u201d when it comes to if they choose to strike and put the 2026 WNBA season on hold.<\/p>\n MORE: USA Basketball reveals star-studded roster for upcoming FIBA World Cup Qualifiers<\/a><\/p>\n EXCLUSIVE: WNBA players had a tense meeting Tuesday that the union executive director later called \u201cspirited, passionate, and at times tough.\u201d<\/p>\n One cause of disagreement among players is how to approach a potential strike, sources said.<\/p>\n By @AnnieCostabile<\/a> \u2b07\ufe0f<\/p>\n \u2014 Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 27, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n The unfortunate timing in all of this situation is that the WNBA is looking to capitalize on stars like Caitlin Clark, Chelsea Gray, Angel Reese and more.<\/p>\n Furthermore, Unrivaled\u2019s recent success has also created a massive buzz heading into the new WNBA season. While the women\u2019s basketball players are certainly looking for a justified increase in their salaries, the risk of striking does present a big problem in stunting the league\u2019s growth.<\/p>\n According to the report, the union\u2019s latest meeting on Tuesday was \u201cspirited, passionate, and at times tough.\u201d <\/p>\n MORE: Caitlin Clark, Eileen Gu link up at Prada Milan Fashion Week Show<\/a><\/p>\n Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas reacts against the Las Vegas Aces in the WNBA Finals.<\/p>\n Last season, Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell was the highest-paid player in the WNBA at roughly $269,000. However, the majority of the league\u2019s stars make under the $200,000 threshold.<\/p>\n This comes as current CBA talks look at expanding the salary cap so that max contracts reach over $1 million.<\/p>\n Caitlin Clark\u2019s 2025 salary was $78,000 despite being one of the most recognizable faces in men\u2019s or women\u2019s basketball. Angel Reese checks in slightly lower at about $74,000 from last year, which certainly amplifies the players\u2019 demand for higher wages as the WNBA\u2019s growth soars.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: 4 blockbuster NFL trades we want to see before the 2026 draft<\/a><\/p>\n OLYMPICS: Most talked-about Olympic romances from 2026 Winter Games<\/a><\/p>\n NBA: Andrew Friedman, other Dodgers execs get new roles with Lakers after $10 billion sale<\/a><\/p>\n SPORTS MEDIA: USA men\u2019s hockey draws record Olympic gold medal TV viewership<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Martin Short\u2019s daughter Katherine tragically dies at age 42<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/default-1185-scaled.jpg\")
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