Happy New Year. The news didn’t take a holiday.
We kick off 2026 with a massive shakeup in the Unrivaled league: Co-founder Napheesa Collier is officially OUT for Season 2. Ms. Main Event breaks down the injury, the replacement (Temi Fagbenle), and how this completely reshuffles the Power Rankings just days before tip-off.
Plus, the WNBA labor clock is ticking. We look at the staggering gap between the league’s latest offer ($5M cap) and the union’s demand ($10.5M cap) as the January 9th deadline looms. Also on the docket: Gabby Thomas drops a bombshell on Grand Slam Track, and we set the schedule for next week’s “Volleyball Wars.”
In This Episode:
* The Lead: Napheesa Collier undergoes double ankle surgery; out 4-6 months.
* CBA Watch: Gross vs. Net Revenue: Why the players and owners are miles apart.
* The Strategy: How the Unrivaled “Miami Bubble” is acting as a War Room for the WNBPA.
* Track & Field: Gabby Thomas moves to the 400m and says “No” to returning to Grand Slam Track.
* The Power Rankings: A revised look at the Unrivaled field without Phee. Why the Hive is still #1.
* Volleyball Preview: LOVB (Jan 7) vs. MLV (Jan 8) — where and when to watch next week.
Join the Conversation: With Phee out, does the Lunar Owls’ title window close? And whose side are you on in the CBA fight—Gross Revenue or Net? Let me know in the comments.
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