# Set The Tempo Ep. 3: WNBA CBA Update, Caitlin Clark’s Max Deal Path & Why Players Hold the Power

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-03-03T14:50:21+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-ep-3-wnba-cba-update
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## Resource

In Episode 3 of Set The Tempo , Tyler Conium breaks down the latest WNBA CBA proposal , what it means for max contracts, and why this moment could define the future of women’s basketball. With a potential work stoppage looming, the league has introduced a proposal that could: * Fast-track max contracts for stars like Caitlin Clark * Raise the salary cap from $1.4M to $5.75M * Increase average salaries from $120K to $540K * Create a new revenue-sharing structure But the biggest debate remains: gross revenue vs. net revenue sharing. Tyler explains: * Why fans follow players — not owners * Why Caitlin Clark is a “gateway drug” to women’s sports * What Kelsey Plum and Brianna Stewart are saying about negotiations * Why Unrivaled’s success strengthens player leverage * Why a strike would hurt both sides — especially expansion cities like Toronto Plus: * What this means for the Toronto Tempo * Why women’s basketball doesn’t need to be the NBA to succeed * Why this is a turning point for the WNBA 🎧 Subscribe on Apple & Spotify📲 Follow Tyler @TylerConium🏀 New episodes every Tuesday (game-night recaps during season) Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

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