The WNBA and WNBPA continue to negotiate towards a new CBA, even as details from the bargaining sessions remain scarce

The WNBA and WNBPA have continued in-person negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) past a league-imposed March 10 deadline, with both sides offering mostly positive assessments of the ongoing talks. The latest bargaining session began on Wednesday afternoon and extended into early Thursday morning.

WNBPA President NnekaOgwumike , present with other union executives, stated the players were not pressured by the deadline, emphasizing their focus on securing a good deal and ensuring the upcoming season is played. She expressed a firm but hopeful perspective, noting the union feels movement in the negotiations and sees a need for more robust demonstrations of commitment from the league, while remaining resolute and united in their goals.

While specific proposal details are limited, reports indicate the league has increased its proposed 2026 salary cap from $5.75 million to $6.2 million, with further increases planned. The league projects an average player salary of $570,000, rising to $850,000 by the sixth year of the deal. However, with supermax salaries potentially exceeding $1.3 million and teams able to sign multiple players to max contracts, most "average" players may earn less than the projected average, creating a potential disparity the union may need to address.

On revenue sharing, the league's proposal offers players an estimated 15% of gross revenue, while the players are asking for 26%. Ogwumike indicated that with each exchanged proposal, the union's priorities become clearer and more solidified among the players. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert described the league's proposal as a "historic and transformational deal" for the players.