What is the WNBA CBA deadline?

The current collective bargaining agreement for the WNBA is set to expire on January 9, 2026.

Why are WNBA players unhappy with the current offer?

WNBA players are seeking a larger share of revenue sharing, proposing 30% compared to the league's offer of 15%.

How is the Unrivaled league relevant to WNBA negotiations?

The Unrivaled league, co-founded by player Napheesa Collier, is presented as an example of a successful business that prioritizes and demonstrates the possibility of fair player compensation.

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WNBA Players Seek Fair Share Amid CBA Stalemate

6 Jan

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Summary

WNBA and WNBPA face a Jan. 9 deadline for a new collective bargaining agreement.
Players advocate for increased revenue sharing, proposing 30% versus the league's 15%.
Unrivaled league co-founder highlights player-funded business success as a model.

WNBA Players Seek Fair Share Amid CBA Stalemate

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) are facing a critical deadline of January 9, 2026, for a new collective bargaining agreement. Negotiations have reached a standstill, with the league reportedly not deviating from its December offer.

WNBPA vice president Napheesa Collier expressed concern about the impending expiration but emphasized the players' commitment to seeking fair compensation. She highlighted the success of Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 league she co-founded, as a demonstration that lucrative player pay and a successful business can coexist, a model they aspire to replicate in the WNBA.

Discussions have centered on revenue sharing, with the union proposing 30% and the league offering 15%. The players' union director stated that players seek a meaningful stake in the revenue they generate, rejecting proposals that would leave them with a fraction of the income. The current CBA was set to expire on January 9, 2026, after previous extensions.