"Y'all cannot come out there with those shirts of 'Pay Us What You Owe Us,' and then do that in the All-Star Game," Parker said.

The WNBA made waves during All-Star Weekend when the players took the floor ahead of the July 19 game wearing shirts that read, "Pay Us What You Owe Us." It was a loud message sent to the league in reference to the ongoing collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

Consider WNBA legend Candace Parker not a fan of this year's All-Star game. During the WNBA's marquee event, Team Napheesa Collier beat Team Caitlin Clark in a 151-131 blowout win in Indianapolis that most can agree was more of a friendly backyard shoot-around than a serious professional matchup.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham came to Caitlin Clark's defense earlier this season in a physical game against the Connecticut Sun, and she defended the second-year superstar off the court, too.

Caitlin Clark has emerged as one of the biggest stars in the WNBA through her first two seasons, but some argue that she hasn't reached face of the league status.

Despite their lowly 8-19 record, the Dallas Wings are one of the most promising teams on the rise in the WNBA. This season might not show it, but led by rookie Paige Bueckers, it's only a matter of time before the Wings break through,

In Wednesday's 88-85 loss to the Atlanta Dream, Bueckers put forth another strong performance, only strengthening her case for Rookie of the Year. The UConn alum logged a game-high 21 points, seven assists,

In 35 minutes against Atlanta, Bueckers scored a team-high 21 points and dished out seven assists against zero turnovers. She is only the second rookie in WNBA history to record 2