Category: WNBA
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I Am Humans Current Projects Media Statement: June 2026
I Am Humans will further explore our thesis by gathering relevant data from the distribution of our grants across the grid. As we continue to monitor the outcomes of each project. It will take every bit of selfless effort to ensure these projects succeed. But at the same time, we must not overextend ourselves to…
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I Am Humans Media Statement: Current State of CBA
To ensure our players are protected and not living their lives in fear. I Am Humans believes it is in the best interests of our players, fans, and the league to reach a deal. For in doing so, we would alleviate future stress on our players and those players who came anew. We must prioritize…
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I Am Humans Media Statement: WNBPA CBA Negotiations Update
The WNBPA must look to Unrivaled books, ticket sales, and merchandise sales. For the WNBPA to get a clear picture of what the WNBA players are actually worth. If the WNBPA fails to recognize the value of these professional athletes. It is because the WNBPA failed to understand its individual and team monetary worth, which…
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The tug of war: WNBA vs WNBAPA
According to the following sources Source #1: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2025/06/06/the-wnbas-most-valuable-teams-2025/ Source #2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ouof5Te5TsI The WNBA Teams are worth the following: Golden State Valkyries- 500 million New York Liberty- 400 million Indiana Fever- 370 million Las Vegas Aces- 310 million Seattle Storm- 330 million Phoenix Mercury- 300 million Minnesota Lynx- 230 million Los Angeles Sparks- 235 million Chicago Sky-…
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CBA Negotiations part 3: Been waiting since 1997
The current CBA negotiations and discussions are nothing new to WNBA players. It seems that since 1997, players have rarely been able to reach a sustainable, mutually favorable outcome. The New York Liberty reportedly has a price tag of $450 million, per sources. The WNBA has a minimum roster size of about 11 players, and…
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Why cutting player housing is a bad idea: league sponsored housing requirement discussion starter
With the current floating notion that the WNBA desires to cut player housing. The league needs to be ready to offer every player a monthly housing allowance that accurately reflects the living conditions at the arenas they are assigned, on top of their regular pay. Suppose the league were to cut team-issued housing. This would…
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The elephant in the room part 2
With the current proposal of a max salary increase of $1.2 million. There is still much doubt about what the WNBA actually earns in total revenue. While anything over 1 million sounds like a lot of money, not every player will receive this salary. A 1.2 million dollar cap does not account for that reality…
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The elephant in the room
According to some of the most recent updates from the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations. The WNBA has offered players a minimum of $220,000, with an average of more than $460,000, heading into the 2026 season. The WNBA 2024 season averaged about 42-55 games over nearly 6 months. If a player were to agree to a…
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Conversation starter: lets talk CBA ethics
The gender pay gap remains a pressing issue across industries. Fact: According to the Pew Research Center, “In 2023, full-time, year-round working women earned 83% of what their male counterparts earned, according to the Census Bureau’s most recent analysis. This inequity is mirrored in professional sports, where players like Napheesa Collier have spoken out about disparities…
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More than 70 legislators, including Zohran Mamdani, sign letter in support of WNBA players union
I Am Humans efforts in women’s sports and the work we conduct on behalf of the players are now reaching the likes of The New York Times!
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