WTHR: Napheesa Collier’s comments slamming WNBA leadership come as players, league try to reach new deal

As the WNBA faces growing scrutiny over leadership and player compensation, University of Indianapolis director of sport management Isabell Mills offered expert analysis on WTHR. Mills said WNBA players have unprecedented bargaining power thanks to record attendance, expanding fan engagement and a lucrative new media rights deal. Her commentary adds context to the national conversation sparked by Napheesa Collier’s viral comments and the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations shaping the league’s future.