Napheesa Collier says her critique of the WNBA was 'a little dramatic,' but it worked

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published May 6, 2026 at 2:47 AM MDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks WNBA star Napheesa Collier about the league's new contract with the players, and the state of women's sports.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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