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Collier Backs Off WNBA Criticism

Napheesa Collier walked back her previous criticism of WNBA leadership, calling her comments 'a little dramatic' while acknowledging they helped advance CBA negotiations.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier softened her previous stance on WNBA leadership, saying her comments that the league had 'the worst leadership in the world' were 'a little dramatic.' In a May 6 NPR interview, Collier acknowledged her criticism played a role in pushing forward collective bargaining agreement negotiations. chickenroadslot.lat

The WNBA Players Association vice president had been vocal about league leadership under commissioner Cathy Engelbert during the 2025 offseason. While standing by the need for change, Collier reflected on her earlier statements with more measured language after the new CBA was established and the 2026 season was set to begin on May 8.