WNBA players took the court prior to Saturday's All-Star Game wearing "Pay Us What You Owe Us" shirts as the players and league prepare to engage in high-stakes contract negotiations.

The league has seen a surge in popularity since a new wave of stars, led by Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark, entered in recent years. Ratings are up, attendance is higher, and the league has garnered many new fans.

This surge in popularity means a league previously known for not being profitable could start seeing some of its teams turn a profit soon, Forbes reported earlier this year.

Players made it clear they want to see their incomes increase.

"We wanted to do something that was united as a collective, and I thought that it's a very powerful moment and got the point across," WNBA All-Star Kelsey Plum

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