Harvard economist Claudia Goldin, who focuses on the role of women in the American economy, has been advising the WNBPA in its CBA negotiations.

Sophie Cunningham delivered a blunt message to WNBA commissioner about player pay as players around the league call for more compensation.

The players' union and the WNBA met for crucial CBA negotiations in Indianapolis on Thursday. While some progress was made, the union feels it was a 'missed opportunity.'

At All-Star weekend, Reese told reporters her newfound engagement with CBA talks was “an eye opener” and hinted her formal union role “might be next year,” saying that “If I sit back it looks like I don’t care, and I know my voice, I know my platform.”

A record number of players attended Thursday’s meeting between the WNBA and WNBPA, with further negotiations coming soon.

During the union's summit in February, Howell, two union employees, and some players racked up $2,426 in expenses at an Atlanta strip club.

As interest in the league continues to grow, players are starting to push for a higher share of basketball-related income.