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Napheesa Collier Slams Lockout Theories, Advocates for Player Salaries

7/6/2025

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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier firmly rejected conspiracy theories linking a possible WNBA lockout to her 3-on-3 Unrivaled league. As a player union vice president, she stressed that a new collective bargaining agreement would boost player salaries, warning that a lockout would only jeopardize players' financial stability, forcing many to look for opportunities abroad.

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Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier firmly rejected conspiracy theories linking a possible WNBA lockout to her 3-on-3 Unrivaled league. As a player union vice president, she stressed that a new collective bargaining agreement would boost player salaries, warning that a lockout would only jeopardize players' financial stability, forcing many to look for opportunities abroad.