Set The Tempo

The WNBA finally has a new CBA agreement in place — and it changes everything.In Episode 4 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the massive financial shift coming to the league and what happens next as we race toward the 2026 season.With the deal framework agreed upon (pending ratification), the WNBA is entering a new era:💰 Salary cap rising from $1.5M → $7M (and beyond $10M)💰 Supermax contracts jumping to $1.4M💰 Average salaries increasing nearly 10x💰 Players finally earning a share of league revenueBut now comes the chaos…🏀 What happens next:* Two expansion drafts (Toronto Tempo & Portland)* 100+ free agents hitting the market* WNBA Draft (April 13)* Training camp (1 month away)* Season tip-off: May 8, 2026🔥 Key discussion points:* Why this is a massive win for players* How revenue sharing changes the future of the WNBA* Why stars like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum & Breanna Stewart are about to reshape the league* How expansion teams like Toronto Tempo could immediately become contenders* Why this could be the most chaotic offseason in WNBA historyThis is the moment the WNBA has been building toward.👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes (Tuesdays)👉 Daily game reactions once the season startsLet’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

In Episode 3 of Set The Tempo, Tyler Conium breaks down the latest WNBA CBA proposal, what it means for max contracts, and why this moment could define the future of women’s basketball.With a potential work stoppage looming, the league has introduced a proposal that could:* Fast-track max contracts for stars like Caitlin Clark* Raise the salary cap from $1.4M to $5.75M* Increase average salaries from $120K to $540K* Create a new revenue-sharing structureBut the biggest debate remains: gross revenue vs. net revenue sharing.Tyler explains:* Why fans follow players — not owners* Why Caitlin Clark is a “gateway drug” to women’s sports* What Kelsey Plum and Brianna Stewart are saying about negotiations* Why Unrivaled’s success strengthens player leverage* Why a strike would hurt both sides — especially expansion cities like TorontoPlus:* What this means for the Toronto Tempo* Why women’s basketball doesn’t need to be the NBA to succeed* Why this is a turning point for the WNBA🎧 Subscribe on Apple & Spotify📲 Follow Tyler @TylerConium🏀 New episodes every Tuesday (game-night recaps during season)Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

In Episode 2 of Set the Tempo, host Tyler Conium runs through Round 1 of the latest ESPN WNBA Mock Draft and breaks down what it could mean for the Toronto Tempo’s first-ever draft selection—with Toronto and Portland projected to pick 6th and 7th (coin flip).With the WNBA CBA still looming over the offseason (no expansion draft, no free agency yet), Tyler shifts the focus to what we can talk about right now: draft projections, prospect fits, and how Toronto can build a foundation fast.🏀 What’s inside:* Why the CBA delay is slowing everything: expansion draft, free agency, roster building* Round 1 mock draft walkthrough + quick scouting notes* Projected No. 1: UConn guard Azzi Fudd and what she brings* Key lottery names: Olivia Miles, Lauren Betts, Flau’jae Johnson* Expansion context: why Toronto/Portland are stuck outside the top 5* Toronto Tempo range (6/7): early fit talk + building around a scoring wing* International talent trend + why Spain/France prospects are popping in mocks* What Tyler wants next: CBA resolution → expansion draft → free agency → real Toronto-specific roster talk⏭️ Next episode:More draft + Tempo roster direction as we get closer to March Madness—assuming the CBA doesn’t drop another bomb.🎧 Subscribe on Spotify / Apple Podcasts and follow Tyler on socials: @TylerConium This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

Welcome to Set the Tempo, a Toronto Tempo–focused WNBA podcast hosted by Tyler Conium.In the debut episode, Tyler breaks down the biggest issue facing the WNBA right now: ongoing CBA negotiations and the very real possibility of a lockout or strike ahead of the 2026 season.With league expansion accelerating, star power at an all-time high, and Toronto preparing for its first season, this episode dives into why this moment is a turning point for the league—and why the players may hold more leverage than the league realizes.🔥 In this episode:* Why the WNBA’s current CBA talks are stalling—and what’s at stake* Revenue sharing, salary caps, and why transparency matters* Why players (not franchises) drive WNBA viewership* How stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson, and Sabrina Ionescu factor into league leverage* The impact a delayed season could have on expansion teams like Toronto Tempo and Portland* Why this moment mirrors historic turning points in other pro sports leagues* What happens next if negotiations don’t move soonTyler also lays out the vision for Set the Tempo:* Weekly offseason episodes covering CBA, free agency, expansion drafts, and the WNBA Draft* Game-by-game reaction episodes during the season, posted the morning after each game* A casual, fan-first approach for both longtime WNBA fans and newcomers🚨 Coming next week:Assuming no major CBA bombshells, we’ll begin breaking down WNBA mock drafts and what the Toronto Tempo could do with the 6th overall pick.If you care about the WNBA, the players, and where this league is headed—this is the place to be.👉 Subscribe, rate, and share👉 Available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts👉 Let’s Set the Tempo This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

Set The Tempo with Tyler Conium is a podcast dedicated to the Toronto Tempo and the rise of women’s basketball in Canada.From CBA negotiations and roster building to the expansion draft, WNBA Draft, and free agency, we break down every move shaping Toronto’s newest franchise.Once the season begins, tune in for fresh episodes after every game day, featuring game recaps, player performances, coaching decisions, and league-wide storylines that matter.Smart analysis. Real conversation. A Toronto perspective.This is where the Tempo begins. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com