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“We Are Going to do Whatever it Takes”- Angel Reese Opens Up on WNBA’s CBA Negotiations

Reese has made it clear that WNBA players won't give up until their demands are met.

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Chicago Sky star Angel Reese opened up on the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). She, along with several other stars, have been making sure that the WNBA players don’t give up when it comes to demanding better pay. Recently, Reese sat down with ESPN’s Elle Duncan and talked about the issue. The Sky star said that she and her peers know exactly what they are demanding for, and they won’t give up until their demands are met.

The 23-year-old said, “Team Revenue. The revenue shares, that’s really important for us. We deserve it. I know we’re not letting up. I know we’re going to do whatever it takes to get what we deserve. I’m just going to continue to educate myself on what’s going on and staying involved. I know my voice, I know my platform, and I know when I speak and people are listening.”

Notably, the WNBPA has been demanding significantly higher annual salaries, considering the super max contract is at $250K per year. This is not it! Another major issue that needs to be addressed is that players in the league receive only 9.3% of the league’s revenue, whereas their NBA counterparts earn up to 50%.

"I know we're not letting up. I know we're going to do whatever it takes to get what we deserve."

Angel Reese sits down with @elleduncanESPN to share her none negotiable regarding the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement ✍️ pic.twitter.com/5jzKPC5J8J
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Angel Reese Clarifies She Doesn’t Need Money

The two-time WNBA All-Star went on to clarify that she is not in need of money and has been doing this for her peers and the future of the league. She said, “Not that I need the money, but it’s for everybody else,” she continued. “It’s the people that are coming behind me, it’s the people that have already played before me, so that’s why I’m going to continue to speak.”

Recently, during the WNBA All-Star Weekend, all the players wore tshirts stating “Pay Us What You Owe Us.” This incident, as well as Reese’s statement, clarify that players won’t rest until they get what they deserve.

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Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.