Teary eyes and a lot of praise for Napheesa Collier, who fought till the end to win against the Phoenix Mercury. That’s exactly how one of the dominant guards on the Lynx concluded their 2025 season. But she isn’t done yet, as she’s already taken a major step for the offseason. But is this move a strategic career decision or a signal of players’ growing concern about the league’s future?

Well, controversy erupted as Kayla McBride, the shooting guard, reached an agreement with Fenerbahçe Opet Women’s Basketball Team. “Always a part of our family, we say ‘Welcome home, Kayla McBride!’ and wish her many more victories in the Fenerbahçe colors,” penned the team on their official website. And yes, it was a pretty expected move.

McBride has played with Fenerbahçe Opet since 2020 and has

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