Collier Softens WNBA Leadership Criticism

Collier, who made headlines in 2025 by calling the WNBA 'tone-deaf' and having 'the worst leadership in the world,' reflected on her viral comments during an NPR interview. The WNBA Players Association vice president acknowledged her criticism was necessary to advance CBA negotiations but admitted it may have been overly dramatic.

The 2026 WNBA season will begin on May 8, following successful negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. Collier had been among the more vocal players during offseason negotiations, advocating for changes to benefit players. amunra.qpon