Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded prior to the WNBA’s 5:41 p.m. statement on Thursday responding to the WNBPA’s strike authorization vote.

To find out more about what the WNBA’s statement entailed and the latest that the league has proposed, check out Sydney Wingfield’s latest story about the WNBPA’s recent vote here: https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/wnbpa-executive-committee-strike-when-necessary-wnba/

Also, you can also find a recap of Thursday’s collective bargaining agreement developments on Women’s Sports Daily with Stephanie Kaloi, right here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0nFSMYsKhIGkO8CbrCwZPL?si=gDegIv7wRC-KbRDwAsDQ0w

So much happened in the world of women’s basketball this week, and we aren’t even talking about the college game.

Join our hosts Howard Medgal and Jackie Powell where they provide a look into a new era of USA Basketball following the camp that was held at Duke University in addition to early impressions from the Unrivaled media days prior to their second season beginning officially on January 5.

Toward the end of our show, Jackie and Howard address the latest news from the WNBPA and their decision to vote to authorize a strike and what comes next in the CBA negotiations between the league and the players.

Thumbnail Photo Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Video Credit: USA Basketball and Unrivaled

Links to click that are referenced throughout the show:

Gabby Alfveby on what to expect from Unrivaled Season 2

https://www.thenexthoops.com/features/unrivaled-opening-day-is-around-the-corner/

Stephanie Kaloi on how Unrivaled’s fandom has grown the league:

https://www.thenexthoops.com/unrivaled/breanna-stewart-candace-parker-unrivaled-success/

Howard Megdal writes about the big bang in WNBA revenue:

https://www.theixsports.com/features/after-the-big-bang-womens-basketball-in-2025-live-from-sienna-betts-debut-for-ucla/