The current CBA expires Oct. 31 after the players used an opt-out clause last October. CBS Sports has been following the trajectory of the contract negotiations for months. Here's what we know about the status of the negotiations and what could possibly come next.

WNBA players on both Team Clark and Team Collier, including huge stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese, wore "Pay Us What You Owe Us" T-shirts during warm-ups ahead of Saturday night's All-Star Game.

The Lynx have been the 2025 front-runners, but Meesseman's return to the WNBA could tip the scales for New York.

The New York Liberty made a huge investment in retaining its status as WNBA champions on Monday. The team is reportedly adding former WNBA Finals MVP and forward Emma Meesseman, per ESPN's Alexa Philippou. The team has also added former Golden State Valkyries forward Stephanie Talbot, per the team.