# WNBA CBA Showdown, Player Power & What It Means for Toronto

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-02-10T14:45:57+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/wnba-cba-showdown-player-power-and
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## Resource

Welcome to Set the Tempo , a Toronto Tempo–focused WNBA podcast hosted by Tyler Conium . In the debut episode , Tyler breaks down the biggest issue facing the WNBA right now: ongoing CBA negotiations and the very real possibility of a lockout or strike ahead of the 2026 season . With league expansion accelerating, star power at an all-time high, and Toronto preparing for its first season, this episode dives into why this moment is a turning point for the league—and why the players may hold more leverage than the league realizes . 🔥 In this episode: * Why the WNBA’s current CBA talks are stalling—and what’s at stake * Revenue sharing, salary caps, and why transparency matters * Why players (not franchises) drive WNBA viewership * How stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Sabrina Ionescu factor into league leverage * The impact a delayed season could have on expansion teams like Toronto Tempo and Portland * Why this moment mirrors historic turning points in other pro sports leagues * What happens next if negotiations don’t move soon Tyler also lays out the vision for Set the Tempo : * Weekly offseason episodes covering CBA, free agency, expansion drafts, and the WNBA Draft * Game-by-game reaction episodes during the season , posted the morning after each game * A casual, fan-first approach for both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers 🚨 Coming next week: Assuming no major CBA bombshells, we’ll begin breaking down WNBA mock drafts and what the Toronto Tempo could do with the 6th overall pick . If you care about the WNBA, the players, and where this league is headed—this is the place to be. 👉 Subscribe, rate, and share 👉 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 👉 Let’s Set the Tempo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribe…

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