WNBA, union end 6th day of talks with no deal
Why it matters: The deal will shape player compensation, housing support, and the WNBA’s growth trajectory.
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert says progress is being made and a historic CBA is imminent, emphasizing the league’s commitment to players.
- Players’ Union President Nneka Ogwumike flags revenue‑share and housing as the "elephant in the room," insisting these issues must be nailed down.
- Union council members Breanna Stewart, Napheesa Collier, and Alysha Clark stayed late into the night, showing the union’s resolve to secure better terms.
- League proposal leans on net‑revenue percentages (over 70% after expenses), while the union pushes for a slice of gross revenue (now 26% after an initial 40% ask).
- Housing benefit debate highlights broader equity concerns, as teams have traditionally covered player housing but the league seeks a transition away from that model.
After six marathon days of negotiations, the WNBA and its players’ union remain split on revenue‑sharing and housing, yet both sides insist a historic agreement is within reach and could set the league’s financial and competitive tone for the upcoming season.
