The WNBA All-Stars took it a step further, wearing a T-shirt in warmups that said "Pay Us What You Owe Us," a bold statement from the players on a large platform. Dallas Wings star rookie Paige Bueckers was among those wearing the shirt, as was Caitlin Clark.

The WNBA’s national viewership remains strong in year two of the Caitlin Clark era, even with Clark missing extended time because of injuries and her Indiana Fever hovering around .500. Entering the All-Star break,

The New York Liberty hosts the Indiana Fever tonight at the Barclays Center for an 7:30 PM ET showdown, one of the last regular season games before the All-Star weekend begins.

Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier highlights her pregame All-Star game shirt that reads, "Pay Us What You Owe Us." The WNBA players' union is currently negotiating a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the league. / Screengrab on Twitter/ @espn

In our anonymous player poll, athletes also expressed whether they should make at least $1 million in maximum salaries.

This season’s Wings-Fever matchups have drawn plenty of attention by bringing together two of the league’s bright young stars.

As Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever​ prepare to take on the Connecticut Sun at the TD Garden, Gov. Healey says Boston should have a WNBA team.