WNBA fans reacted to a recent announcement from the league’s player union that it has voted for a potential strike, should the league leadership and the players not agree to a new collective bargaining agreement.
Over at social media platform X, WNBA fans shared their honest thoughts on the news of league players potentially going on a strike and holding out on games, should a new CBA not take into effect. For some fans, the issue is a question of whether the women’s league has turned enough profit to be able to sustain paying players more.
“They lose money for 3 decades, get their checks from the NBA and somehow think they’re being treated unfairly?” the fan said. “Absolute madness.”
They lose money for 3 decades, get their checks from the NBA and somehow think they’re being treated unfairly? Absolute madness.
— Your Team Stinks (@AjokeRIGHTer) December 18, 2025
The WNBA Players Association said Thursday that its membership has empowered the union’s seven‑member executive committee to call a strike “when necessary” as collective bargaining talks with the league continue, though the vote does not signal an immediate work stoppage.
According to the WNBPA, 93% of eligible players participated in the balloting and 98% of those voters approved giving the executive committee the authority to act if talks break down.
In a statement, the union framed the authorization as a response to stalled negotiations, saying repeated efforts to reach compromise have been met by what it described as the league’s resistance to change and enforcement of long‑standing restrictions on players.
“Time and again, the players’ thoughtful and reasonable approach has been met by the WNBA and its teams with a resistance to change and a recommitment to the draconian provisions that have unfairly restricted players for nearly three decades,” the players union said. “The players’ vote is neither a call for an immediate strike nor an intention to pursue one. Let it be known. The players remain united, resolute, and prepared to fight for their value and their future.”
Labor negotiations have already seen multiple deadline extensions: talks were pushed from an initial October 31 deadline to November 30, and then extended again just before the collective bargaining agreement expired to January 9, 2026, as both sides continue discussions.
WNBA Fans React to Potential Player Strike: “Yes, Please”
Over at X, WNBA fans gave their honest reaction to the threat of a striker from the players. Instead of pleading with the players’ union not to push through it, one fan even called the challenge to prove a point.
“Yes. Please strike,” the fan said. “This will be the greatest self-own in history. A league that loses millions and is subsidized by men wants more money. Let the business stand on its own.”
Yes. Please strike. This will be the greatest self own in history.
A league that loses millions and is subsidized by men wants more money.
Let the business stand on its own.
— Gandolph41 (@gandolph419781) December 19, 2025
With a new season not starting until next year, WNBA fans have a lot of time to see further developments unfold in this issue.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
