WNBA Fans were caught off guard after the league posted a throwback that reopened bigger questions about what 2026 might even look like.
@WNBA shared photos from last year’s event with the caption, “The 2025 draftees SHOWED OUT at last year’s WNBA Draft [pinched fingers emoji],” followed by, “Who had your favorite fit?” The post highlighted outfits from the 2025 class, including Paige Bueckers’ draft night look.
The 2025 draftees SHOWED OUT at last year’s WNBA Draft [pinched fingers emoji]
Who had your favorite fit? pic.twitter.com/NMUA3CLI2V
— WNBA (@WNBA) January 13, 2026
Instead of debating fashion, many Fans went straight to the comments with concerns.
@SoniaCitronGOAT replied, “Girl do we even have a draft in 2026?” The question quickly became the most echoed response under the post.
Another user, @Starkman55, added, “Getting ahead of ourselves?” That line reflected the mood among WNBA Fans who feel like major issues still hang over the league.
As the replies grew, Fans shifted the focus away from suits and dresses and toward uncertainty. With the current collective bargaining agreement already expired and no new deal announced, many Fans questioned whether it made sense to talk about next year’s draft at all.
Some Fans joked about it. Others were more blunt, pointing out that there is still no schedule clarity, no official framework, and no public resolution.
The comments section turned into a mix of humor and concern. A few WNBA Fans still answered the original question and named their favorite outfits. Most, however, used the post to ask what the future holds.
Several WNBA Fans also mentioned how strange it felt to celebrate a past draft while so many things about the next season remain unknown.
What stood out was how fast the conversation changed. A fashion post became a discussion about league direction within minutes.
WNBA Fans Tie Draft Concerns To Ongoing Revenue And CBA Debate
The draft comments didn’t exist in a vacuum. They landed at a time when WNBA Fans are already deep in debate about the league’s negotiations and future structure.
@frankmikesmith started a separate thread, writing, “The WNBA’s CBA just expired. The big misunderstanding for casual fans is that the players are simply demanding more money. What they are really asking is for a more reasonable revenue split.”
The WNBA’s CBA just expired. The big misunderstanding for casual fans is that the players are simply demanding more money. What they are really asking is for a more reasonable revenue split. Right now they receive just 9% of the pie, while other pro leagues sit near 50%. They are… pic.twitter.com/sFr7uEuhKJ
— Frank Michael Smith (@frankmikesmith) January 10, 2026
That framing pulled WNBA Fans into another long comment chain.
@JDShuttlesworth replied, “What revenue?” echoing a familiar point among WNBA Fans who often bring up the league’s financial history.
Another response from @JoshWalkos pushed the conversation even further, saying, “No one watches it or cares about it so there’s that.”
While some WNBA Fans challenged that claim, others agreed that attendance and viewership are still far from where a major league normally builds leverage.
As replies stacked up, WNBA Fans debated what “growth” actually means. Some pointed to recent increases in attention and interest. Others focused on sustainability and long-term business reality.
The discussion showed how split WNBA Fans remain. One side sees momentum. The other sees risk.
That divide flowed back into the draft conversation. For many WNBA Fans, wondering about a 2026 draft quickly became part of a bigger question about structure, stability, and what the next version of the league looks like.
Some WNBA Fans defended the players for pressing forward. Others questioned whether the current moment supports major demands.
With no clear resolution announced, WNBA Fans continue to connect every post to the same core issue.
The draft. The schedule. The business model.
All of it.
And as long as negotiations remain open, WNBA Fans appear ready to keep turning even lighthearted posts into serious discussions about the league’s future.
