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Silver Says WNBA Deal Will Get Done, but Relationship Issues with the Players Must Be Repaired
Adam Silver says a WNBA collective bargaining agreement is imminent despite current relationship challenges following player criticisms of league leadership.
- On Monday, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a new collective bargaining agreement will be reached but acknowledged relationship issues tied to criticism of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert must be repaired.
- The Women's National Basketball Players Association opted out of the current CBA, which expires on Oct. 31, 2025, as players push for more than their current 9.3% league revenue share amid a new 11-year media rights deal, estimated $2.2 billion, and two expansion teams joining 2026.
- In response to those remarks, Cathy Engelbert called Napheesa Collier's `worst leadership in the world` comment inaccurate, said they exchanged texts, and acknowledged broader player-leadership frustrations.
- Negotiators for the WNBA and the WNBPA were expected to meet this week, and Cathy Engelbert said talks could extend past Oct. 31 if a deal is close, while Sophie Cunningham discussed a potential work stoppage.
- With stars reaccelerating growth, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have boosted the league while NBC Sports will televise the WNBA Finals 2026, highlighting the gap with NBA players' roughly 50% income share.
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Silver promises WNBA players will get a deal, but acknowledges the league’s relationship problems
STAMFORD, Conn. — NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said a new collective bargaining agreement with WNBA players will be reached, but acknowledged relationship issues that must be repaired following recent criticisms of Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
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