Nneka Ogwumike and Lisa Leslie on the New WNBA CBA, Fighting for EVERY Player, and Free Agency
Between the Lines with Lisa LeslieShow Notes
Lisa Leslie sits down with WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike to talk through the newly ratified WNBA CBA and the work behind the deal. Nneka shares what it took to get here, from 17 months of negotiations to the responsibility of representing every player in the league. She breaks down what this deal means for players across the league, including new pay structures and recognition for retired players, why she always believed a deal would get done, and what this moment means for the future of the W. Plus, Nneka opens up about her leadership journey, free agency, and what’s next in year 15.
This episode is presented by Intuit TurboTax.
0:00–0:54 - Welcome, Nneka! 0:54–24:29 - Breaking Down the New WNBA CBA 24:29–35:45 - March Madness Reflections 35:45–40:15 - Inside Nneka’s Game 40:15–41:10 - Free Agency Talk 41:10–43:50 - Project B & What’s Next 43:50–45:42 - Thank You, Nneka!
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