Players at the WNBA All-Star Game in Indiana on Saturday sent a message to the league’s owners, wearing shirts in warmups that read “Pay Us What You Owe Us” amid recent negotiations for the women’s professional basketball league’s collective bargaining agreement.

The sport's biggest stars came together on the biggest stage to make a statement on the league's growth, and how they deserve more credit for it.

Breanna Stewart and other WNBA players in Indianapolis for All-Star weekend characterized Thursday's meeting with commissioner Cathy Engelbert and ownership representatives as a "wasted opportunity."

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.

Kelsey Plum felt compelled to make a subtle comment about the viral WNBA All-Star Game t-shirts directed toward Team Caitlin Clark.