Set The Tempo Ep. 3: WNBA CBA Update, Caitlin Clark’s Max Deal Path & Why Players Hold the Power

In Episode 3 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the latest WNBA CBA proposal, what it means for max contracts, and why this moment could define the future of women’s basketball.With a potential work stoppage looming, the league has introduced a proposal that could:* Fast-track max contracts for stars like Caitlin Clark* Raise the salary cap from $1.4M to $5.75M* Increase average salaries from $120K to $540K* Create a new revenue-sharing structureBut the biggest debate remains: gross revenue vs. net revenue sharing.Tyler explains:* Why fans follow players — not owners* Why Caitlin Clark is a “gateway drug” to women’s sports* What Kelsey Plum and Brianna Stewart are saying about negotiations* Why Unrivaled’s success strengthens player leverage* Why a strike would hurt both sides — especially expansion cities like TorontoPlus:* What this means for the Toronto Tempo* Why women’s basketball doesn’t need to be the NBA to succeed* Why this is a turning point for the WNBA🎧 Subscribe on Apple & Spotify📲 Follow Tyler @TylerConium🏀 New episodes every Tuesday (game-night recaps during season)Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com