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WNBA, Union Won't Extend Deadline

On Friday, the collective bargaining agreement expired at midnight ET after the WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association failed to agree to a new deal by the 11:59 p.m. deadline.
Amid talks, players have made revenue sharing a top priority, with sources saying the union proposed a salary cap near $12.5 million tied to about 30% of gross revenue, while the sides remain far apart on revenue formulas and caps.
Documents show the WNBPA proposed a $12.5 million cap, while the WNBA offered over 70% of net revenue and a $1 million base salary, raising max earnings above $1.3 million in 2026.
Beginning Jan. 11, teams were told they may send qualifying offers and could do so through Jan. 20, while the union reviews the moratorium proposal the league floated Friday.
The expiry sharpens the risk of a strike or lockout that could disrupt the season, with WNBPA vice president Breanna Stewart urging calm and hoping for a deal by February 1.

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