Caitlin Clark: CBA Negotiation Is 'Biggest Moment In The History of The WNBA'

Caitlin Clark understands the gravity of the WNBA's current collective bargaining negotiations, calling it the "biggest moment in the history" of the league.

"It's not something that can be messed up," the Indiana Fever All-Star guard said after USA Basketball camp practice Friday. "We're going to fight for everything we deserve, but at the same time, we need to play basketball. That's what our fans crave. You want the product on the floor. 

"[At] the end of the day, that’s how you’re marketable, that’s what the fans want to show up for. "

Players and owners are currently in negotiations and meeting regularly. They extended a Nov. 30 deadline until Jan. 9 a few weeks ago. Increased salaries and revenue sharing are two big areas that the sides aren't close on.

The league offered a max salary that would have a guaranteed $1 million base, with projected revenue sharing pushing total earnings for max players to more than $1.2 million in 2026, according to a person familiar with the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on Nov. 30 on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the negotiations. The person confirmed Friday that the numbers were still accurate but could go up in the negotiations.

"It’s business, it’s a negotiation. There has to be compromise on both sides. It’s starting to get down to the wire a little bit. Obviously, I want to help in any way I can," Clark said. "There are different things that we can say ‘we deserve that’ and aren’t going to compromise that, and other things that we can probably compromise on. Like I said, this is the biggest moment in the history of the WNBA and I don’t want that to be forgotten."

Clark, who has helped bring so much attention to the league since