A WNBA State of Mind CBA Series: Gamechanging Deals Ahead

On the college circuit already, Audi Crooks and Kymora Johnson seemingly will be a Gamecock next season and thats an automatic Championship run 15 college players get invited to the shed in NYC for draft night April 13th The free agency pool is bananas with Skylar Diggins floating around not secured, nor Brittney Sykes. Teams will be stacked this season and be able to go 8 players deep during the playoffs just ask the Dream and Minnesota. who I am surprised with on Nnecka. The pool is deep and if a team comes out weak it’s the GM and higher ups fault all day. Dijonai Carrington, Monique Billings, Temi Fagbenle, Dena Evans, Odyssey Sims, Alysha Clark, Alyssa Thomas, Courtney Vandersloot come play for me. Fyi, former player and Canadian Tammy Sutton Brown needs to be a part of that Toronto movement period, WNBA let do right thing.On the other hand, The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have formally approved WNBA expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia making way for more opportunity at home Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Lets Go!

Anything can happen… The Chicago Sky just made a move… and yeah, people are gonna debate this one — They just played the long game. In the meantime, in Atlanta They’re building with Angel Reese, stacking assets, and basically saying: “We’re not chasing average… we’re building something REAL.” by giving Allisha Gray a core qualifying offer. And hold on — don’t get it twisted. The Atlanta Dream are DONE being patient. You’ve got Rhyne Howard in her prime, Allisha Gray on the wing, a squad ready to compete, and now? They just added more gas with a little bit of nitro with Angel. This is a “win now” move — no apologies.So here’s the real tension: Atlanta gets better TODAY… But Chicago? They might’ve just lined up their NEXT superstar move. And if that hits! This trade is gonna look VERY different in a few, especially with the free agents and developmental players. So pick your side now… because this one’s coming back around 👀🔥 Now here’s the look.

Right now negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association are happening behind closed doors, and the numbers being discussed could completely reshape women’s basketball. It's just days until the new contract is signed and the girls settle into a nice respectable deal that speaks volumes like deserved.

🚨 The 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft just got REAL… and some BIG names are about to move 😳🏀April 3rd. Lock it in.Two new teams — Toronto and Portland — are about to build rosters from scratch… and here’s the part nobody’s ready for:Every team in the WNBA can only protect 5 players.That means legit starters… vets… young rising talent…ALL exposed.👀 And it gets deeper…There’s a coin toss between Toronto and Portland.Winner chooses:👉 #1 pick in the expansion draftOR👉 #6 pick in the WNBA DraftSo now you’re asking yourself…Do you want PROVEN players… or gamble on the future?💯 If I’m building a team?I’m taking that #1 expansion pick ALL DAY.Because you can build a playoff squad immediately off unprotected talent.And trust me… there will be talent.We’re talking players like:Natasha CloudAlysha ClarkBrionna JonesKayla McBrideSkylar DigginsJonquel JonesAnd if ANY young players slip? It’s over.😳 Here’s what people aren’t talking about…This doesn’t just help expansion teams…This HURTS contenders.Because teams like New York and unfortunately my squad Vegas? Are gonna lose REAL rotation players.And in this league?Depth is EVERYTHING.So don’t sleep on April 3rd…This isn’t just a draft.This is a SHIFT in the entire WNBA.And somebody’s about to build a problem overnight. #wnba #goodytalks

Right now negotiations between the WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association are happening behind closed doors, and the numbers being discussed could completely reshape women’s basketball.

Meanwhile, the WNBA CBA is pushed back — again.While the NBA races across China, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa securing massive partnerships, WNBA players are still fighting for economic equity and a fair labor deal. This isn’t about emotion — it’s about reciprocity.In every relationship, there are two choices: cooperate or compete.The players have already cooperated.Now the choice belongs to the owners.A win-win is still possible — but delay always has a cost.🎙️ New mini-pod out now.Let’s talk priorities. Let’s talk power. Let’s talk respect.

In this powerful episode of A WNBA State of Mind – Goody Talks, “Goody” sits down with Scott Melesky, author of Take Back Your Power, for a raw and inspiring conversation about resilience, identity, and reclaiming control when life takes everything from you. Scott shares his unbelievable journey of survival after a life-threatening medical emergency where his intestines burst, forcing him to confront mortality, purpose, and power in a completely new way. A longtime Sports Information Director with experience at Syracuse University and other collegiate programs, Scott understands high-pressure sports environments — and what happens when your identity is tied to performance. Together, Goody and Scott connect his story to today’s athletes — particularly in the WNBA — navigating short contracts, overseas grind, public narratives, mental health pressure, and uncertainty beyond the game. This episode breaks down: What it really means to lose your power How athletes can reclaim identity beyond performance Why ownership beats victimhood The importance of boundaries in sports and in life And how survival can become purpose This conversation isn’t just for athletes — it’s for anyone who’s felt voiceless, boxed in, or defined by one chapter of their life. 📘 Take Back Your Power by Scott Melesky — paperback out now on Amazon 🎧 Available on YouTube & podcast platforms To every athlete listening: your power was never lost — it was waiting for you to take it back.

Meanwhile, the WNBA CBA is pushed back — again.While the NBA races across China, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa securing massive partnerships, WNBA players are still fighting for economic equity and a fair labor deal. This isn’t about emotion — it’s about reciprocity.In every relationship, there are two choices: cooperate or compete.
The players have already cooperated.
Now the choice belongs to the owners.A win-win is still possible — but delay always has a cost.🎙️ New mini-pod out now.
Let’s talk priorities. Let’s talk power. Let’s talk respect.#WNBA #WNBAStateOfMind #WNBACBA #EqualPay #WomenInSports #SportsBusiness #BasketballCulture #PlayerPower #LaborRights #Reciprocity #GameTheory #GlobalSports #NBABusiness #RespectTheGame

Join me, Adrienne “Goody” Goodson, on this special episode of A WNBA State of Mind as I welcome my former Utah Starzz teammate Debbie Black. We played side-by-side in Utah before she was traded to the Miami Sol — where she went on to become the WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. 💪 At just 5′3″, Debbie was the smallest player in the league, but she had the biggest heart. Her energy, grit, and fearlessness earned her the nickname “The Pest,” and she remains one of the most relentless defenders in WNBA history. In this heartfelt and powerful conversation, we talk: Life on the Utah Starzz together The journey of being a top defender in a league full of giants Transitioning from player to coach What it takes to be resilient — on and off the court Whether you watched us back then or are discovering our story for the first time, this episode is full of inspiration, laughs, and lessons from two women who built their legacy on hard work, courage, and loyalty. We chat about the state of the WNBA the revenue sharing the new four leagues. Come Chill...

🎙️ Mind, Body, and Playoffs 🔥 | A WNBA State of Mind x Mae Bravo, RN 💪🏽 How do elite athletes stay ahead of fatigue? 🏀💥 Join host Adrienne Goodson and Mae Bravo, RN, as we break down recovery, mindset, and performance science from the playoffs to the pros. 🧠💧 👀 This is your sneak peek into our new series The Health PlayBook, coming soon to PRYSMTV.com! #WNBA #NBA #SportsScience #AthleteRecovery #MindBodyPlayoffs #MaeBravo #AdrienneGoodson #HealthPlaybook #PRYSMTV #WNBAStateOfMind #SportsPodcast #AthleteWellness #PerformanceEdge