WNBA Players Demand Their Worth: Will the League Listen? | HARD PASS Ep. 20
WNBA stars are demanding a raise — and threatening a lockout if they don’t get it. But are they asking for what they’re owed… or what they’re worth? Doug breaks down why the league can’t afford to fumble this negotiation — and who’s throwing grenades from within.
HARD PASS Ep. 20
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On today’s episode:
The Hoop Scoop – WNBA’s salary fight hits a boiling point. “Pay Us What You Owe Us” shirts stir backlash. Doug explains why players deserve more — but flubbed the message.
Money Talks – With $2.2B in media deals and $250M expansion fees, the players have all the leverage — but can the league avoid screwing it up?
Heat Check – ESPN spins ratings after Clark skips the All-Star game. Katt Williams takes a swing at Angel Reese… and misses badly.
Fans in the Stands – Some say it’s jealousy, others blame bad timing. A few raise the real issue: injuries and roster depth.
Doug fires back: “Fumble a $2.2B bag, you don’t deserve a raise — you deserve a refund.”
Segments:
00:00 - Today on HARD PASS
00:24 - The Hoop Scoop
03:03 - Doug Goes Deeper: Money Talks
05:30 - Insider Reveals // Heat Check
07:14 - Money Talks, Part 2
08:26 - Fans in the Stands
12:05 - Outro
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