WNBA Fans are reacting after new comments from Nneka Ogwumike revealed frustration over how recent CBA talks unfolded.
The reaction followed a report shared by @justwsports, which said, “Nneka Ogwimike expressed disappointment over the WNBA’s lack of preparation for Monday’s in-person CBA meeting. The WNBPA had hoped the league would have a proposal ready to discuss.”
Nneka Ogwimike expressed disappointment over the WNBA’s lack of preparation for Monday’s in-person CBA meeting. The WNBPA had hoped the league would have a proposal ready to discuss.
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Ogwumike was quoted directly, saying, “THEY DID NOT HAVE A PROPOSAL PREPARED AT THE TOP OF THE MEETING. THAT KIND OF SET THE TONE FOR THE CONVERSATION…” Those remarks immediately caught the attention of WNBA Fans who have been closely following the negotiation process.
One of the most viewed responses came from @Onedutch69, who pushed back hard on the idea that the league came unprepared.
They wrote, “They already gave you their proposal and you came back with something crazy and they said no it’s then up to you to come back with something else, but you didn’t because all you guys have done is the maid demands you have not negotiated in good faith from the beginning of this and what I just saw that they have already offered you is absolutely way more than you guys deserve.”
That comment didn’t spark a long back-and-forth, but it resonated with a segment of WNBA Fans who believe the process of counter-offers is being misunderstood.
A direct reply from @DocWhatever framed the disagreement differently, saying, “Those billionaire owners aren’t gonna fuck you.” The response suggested that criticism of players often gets mistaken for blind support of ownership.
Still, many WNBA Fans focused less on loyalty and more on process. This debate isn’t just about siding with owners or players. It’s about how negotiations work, and whether frustration should replace structure when talks stall.
WNBA Fans Question Player Preparation After Reports On CBA Proposal Stalemate
WNBA Fans continued to debate responsibility after older reporting resurfaced alongside Nneka Ogwumike’s comments.
@citygal quoted a January 28 report, writing, “sources told ESPN, it’s waiting for the players to submit what it could consider a more ‘realistic’ proposal.” She added, “Seems it’s the players who should’ve come prepared.” For some WNBA Fans, that context changed how they viewed the recent meeting.
Another response came from @debotten161225, who questioned the absence of a new counteroffer.
They wrote, “By not responding to you that was there I’m done so why didn’t you bring a new proposal. Also, for an important meeting all reps clear your schedule & show up for the players willing to get a deal done.”
Not everyone agreed with that framing. @MIKEKIN73778218 replied directly, asking, “Lol a new proposal? Why?” They went on to argue that if the league wants real progress, it should not rely on pressure tactics, saying, “If the WNBA and associates are serious about making historical changes to suit the new landscape in Women’s sports, they need to do better.”
That reply raised a fair point about how change should happen, but some WNBA Fans felt it missed the basics of negotiation. When one side says no, the next move usually requires adjustment, not repetition.
The discussion stayed limited, but the divide was clear. WNBA Fans aren’t only frustrated with outcomes. They’re frustrated with how each side approaches the table, and who they believe should move next.
