The league sits at the precipice of a pivotal financial fork in the road in the form of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement. The WNBA and its players boast enviable momentum and a great product. They can’t afford to squander those favorable conditions with squabbling and a work stoppage in 2026.

So, for which franchises do players most want to compete? And what do they think about a host of topics around the league, like who is the league’s best player, where should expansion head, who is the face of the league and what issues are important in the next collective bargaining agreement?

Caitlin Clark is out but most of the WNBA’s best are in for the league’s All-Star Game on Saturday night in Indianapolis.

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Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai share their WNBA best bets and predictions for Tuesday's Fever vs. Sun matchup

Sophie Cunningham has not been shy this season. Whether it was hard foul late in the game against the Sun earlier this season or speaking about her thoughts on the WNBA expansion cities, Cunningham isn't afraid to speak her mind. That remained true when she quote tweeted a video of her being elbowed in the head in Tuesday's game against the Sun.

The Indiana Fever play against the Connecticut Sun in a WNBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

After playing her freshman season with the Gamecocks, Rivers played the remainder of her collegiate career with the NC State Wolfpack. She was selected No. 8 overall by the Sun and made her WNBA debut against Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on May 20.