Napheesa Collier raised her voice once again. The Minnesota Lynx star criticized the WNBA’s economic model and defended Caitlin Clark’s value. Emphasizing that she generates millions for the league. Today, many downplay Clark’s impact, claiming that other players also expand the league’s fan base. However, statistics prove Clark’s undeniable contribution, and Collier makes this clear.
According to a Firstsportz report, Collier told Glamour recently: “The amount of money Caitlin Clark has generated for the league is crazy, and she is receiving 0%.” She reminded that Clark earns only $80,000 a year, despite creating hundreds of millions in revenue for the WNBA. The 2024 Defensive MVP stressed that players are often treated like commercial tools rather than athletes.
Collier also criticized the lack of dialogue with Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, whom she accused of minimizing players’ complaints. “She made me look like a liar, which I wasn’t,” Collier said after canceling a meeting with league officials.
Napheesa Collier on Glamour Magazine representing the WNBA players
🗣️: “The amount of money that Caitlin Clark has made the league is insane, and she’s getting 0% of it because we have no revenue share. She gets less than $80,000 a year, and she’s bringing in, like, hundreds of… pic.twitter.com/Fawx2f3bXr— Athlete Vanity (@AthleteVanity) October 27, 2025
The call for change amid negotiations
Tense negotiations over the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) unfold as Collier demands change. She insists that no one can understand the WNBA’s recent success without recognizing Clark’s media impact, which boosts attendance, television contracts, and merchandise sales. Collier calls for a fairer system that truly rewards the players who elevate the league and contribute significantly to its growth.
Both players and fans respond strongly to Collier’s message, and they demand urgent structural changes. Her advocacy sparks a broader conversation about pay equity in women’s sports and reinforces the need to recognize the true economic and cultural impact of top athletes like Caitlin Clark.
WNBA fans and players alike watch closely as Collier’s call could reshape the league’s financial landscape, setting a precedent for fair compensation that matches the revenue and attention players generate.
