Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

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Published May 6, 2026 at 3:47 AM CDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players, and the state of women's sports.

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