The WNBA remains at a crossroads as CBA negotiations continue to stall, and the ripple effects are starting to show.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the league’s latest counterproposal to the WNBPA, why revenue sharing remains the biggest sticking point, and how a potential strike or season delay could impact free agency, expansion teams, and the on-court product. She also reacts to growing strike rumors and explains why comparisons to historic NBA labor moments may not fully apply here.

The episode also touches on Caitlin Clark’s long-awaited Nike signature shoe, the new Kobe PE release, and how uncertainty around the season could affect future launches. Plus, Rachel discusses recent offseason injuries, why year-round play is becoming a real concern as salaries rise, and how all of this could ultimately impact the quality of play fans see on the floor.

NBA All-Star Weekend is almost here, and it feels like a make-or-break moment for the league.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the new All-Star format, the USA vs World angle, and whether this year can finally bring real competitiveness back to the game. She talks about the changing guard in the NBA, why players like Victor Wembanyama, Cade Cunningham, and Anthony Edwards matter in this moment, and whether the league’s growing edge this season could actually show up on the All-Star court.

The episode also dives into the ongoing issues with All-Star Saturday night, the lack of star power in the dunk contest, and why the NBA still struggles to get its biggest names to participate. Plus, thoughts on the three-point contest, Damian Lillard’s surprising entry, and why fans have slowly stopped caring about what used to be one of the biggest events in basketball.

Is NBA All-Star Weekend about to turn a corner — or is this just another missed opportunity?

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In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel is joined by WNBA reporter and writer Annie Costabile from Front Office Sports for an in-depth conversation about the CBA, her career, and the evolution of women’s basketball coverage.

Annie shares her path into sports journalism, from freelancing and local coverage to becoming one of the most plugged-in voices covering the WNBA. She talks about navigating early career challenges, staying objective in a rapidly growing media landscape, and what it means to cover the league during one of the most important growth periods in its history.

The discussion focuses on the changing visibility of the WNBA, the responsibilities of reporters covering the league, and how increased attention has reshaped conversations around players, teams, and league accountability. Annie also reflects on why accurate, consistent coverage matters more than ever as women’s basketball continues to expand.

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The WNBA CBA situation just took another concerning turn.. the league still has not formally responded to the players’ most recent proposal, even as the season timeline continues to shrink.

In this episode of Courtside Club, Rachel DeMita breaks down the latest reporting surrounding the in-person meeting between the WNBA and the WNBPA, why the lack of a response from the league is becoming a major red flag, and how internal disagreement among player leadership could impact the path forward. With expansion drafts, free agency, training camp, and preseason already looming, the margin for error is disappearing fast.

We also discuss what this silence means for the 2026 WNBA season, how public messaging is shaping fan sentiment, and why this moment may determine whether the league’s recent momentum is sustainable or at serious risk.

Rachel DeMita breaks down the biggest basketball stories of the day, starting with Caitlin Clark’s debut as an NBA analyst on NBC and the record-setting Lakers vs. Knicks ratings that followed.

She looks at what Clark’s presence meant for the broadcast, why NBC plans to bring her back, and the growing speculation around her potentially working with Steph Curry’s shooting coach. Then we dive into the WNBA CBA, including leaked proposal details, projected salary increases, and the ongoing disconnect between the league and players over revenue sharing and benefits.

Rachel also reacts to Breanna Stewart’s recent podcast comments about the CBA, Unrivaled, and the tension players are navigating as negotiations continue.

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