WNBA Lockout Fears Growing Louder - LITE

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Between emotional goodbyes, brewing controversies, and bold new beginnings, the WNBA feels like it’s at a crossroads. The biggest storm cloud? An increasingly tense CBA standoff that has some insiders whispering about a potential lockout. At the same time, Candace Parker’s jersey retirement gave the league one of its most emotional nights, reminding fans of what’s at stake. Indiana Fever’s officiating conflicts are only getting louder in Caitlin Clark’s absence, while Parker herself made waves with a sharp take on Angel Reese. And speaking of Clark, details of her first signature Nike sneaker release just dropped, adding a whole new layer to the hype. Let’s get into it.