WNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement.

Backed by what they said was their largest attendance ever for collective bargaining negotiations, WNBA players met with the league Thursday with the sides far apart in discussions for a new deal.

WNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of the All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement ...

WNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of the All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement ...

“I’m encouraged, you know, I'm just so inspired by the amount of players that showed up, the engagement that was there,” WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike said.

WNBA players and league officials met Thursday before the start of the All-Star weekend festivities for discussions on a new collective bargaining agreement. All-Stars Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers ...