What's expected to be an intense negotiation between the WNBA and the players association was escalated by superstar Napheesa Collier on Tuesday.

Collier said the WNBA's leadership is the worst in the world, and that commissioner Cathy Engelbert told her Caitlin Clark should be grateful because the WNBA is responsible for her sponsorships.

The Fever play the Aces in Game 5 of the WNBA semifinals at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday

LAS VEGAS — WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said Fever star Caitlin Clark should be “grateful” to the league for sponsorship deals, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier said.

Collier, who is a vice president in the WNBPA, a leader in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, and a co-founder of 3x3 league Unrivaled , shared what Engelbert said in a prepared st

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