Story byCourtesy: Imago ©Courtesy: ImagoAbhisek BajajSun, January 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM UTC·4 min readAt a time when uncertainty surrounds the WNBA, the 3×3 format has offered a refreshing alternative as top players showcase their games. Behind the scenes, however, members of the WNBPA Executive Committee remain engaged in critical CBA discussions that could shape the league’s immediate future. WNBPA Vice Presidents Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart have revealed the stark reality of the situation, having to manage both playing in Unrivaled and being locked in key negotiations that could affect the future of women’s basketball. Speaking after the Phantom vs Lunar Owls game, Kelsey expressed how tough the balancing act becomes when asked about her role as part of the Executive Committee of the WNBPA and playing for Team Phantom in Unrivaled. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“To be honest, it is difficult.