WNBA responds to players union in CBA talks
WNBA’s Response to Players Union’s Proposal On Friday, the WNBA officially addressed the National Women’s Basketball Players Association’s (WNBPA) proposed collective bargaining agreement, just three days after criticizing it as “unrealistic.” As the clock ticked down—just 11 hours remained in the negotiations that could potentially push back the start of the 2026 WNBA season—the league […]
WNBA players make compromises in new CBA proposal
WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Developments On Tuesday, the National Women’s Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) presented a revised collective bargaining agreement proposal to the WNBA, which includes compromises on several key issues such as revenue sharing and housing, as confirmed by officials. The union is aiming for an average of 27.5% of the total revenue from […]
Is Breanna Stewart’s return to Euroleague a signal to the WNBA?
Brianna Stewart’s Return to EuroLeague Raises Questions Amidst CBA Negotiations Every action taken by WNBA players seems intertwined with the ongoing, and rather stagnant, CBA negotiations. Monday was no exception, as news emerged that Brianna Stewart plans to head back to Europe. Yes, Brianna Stewart will be rejoining Fenerbahce for the EuroLeague Final 6 in […]
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham expresses her views on Los Angeles
WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Discusses Los Angeles WNBA player Sophie Cunningham recently shared her opinions about Los Angeles in a social media video. While playing for the Indiana Fever, she expressed her less-than-enthusiastic feelings about the city, attributing much of her disappointment to the people she encountered during her time there. “I’ll try not to […]
Breanna Stewart is going back to the Turkish team while the WNBA season is uncertain.
With the future of the WNBA’s 2026 season uncertain, Brianna Stewart, a key player for the Liberty, is preparing to rejoin Fenerbahce Opet in April. On Tuesday, Fenerbahce confirmed that Stewart has renewed her contract with the Turkish team, aiming to help them advance to the playoffs in April. She’s set to participate in the […]
Adam Silver wants the WNBA and its players to approach the CBA negotiations with greater urgency.
WNBA Negotiations Progressing, According to Adam Silver NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is quite familiar with how labor negotiations can often reach a critical point at the last minute. He mentioned on Saturday that the WNBA is nearing an agreement. Although he stopped short of establishing a specific deadline for the WNBA and the Women’s National […]
WNBA players are the key to rescuing NBA All-Star Weekend
NBA and WNBA All-Star Events Adaptation The NBA and WNBA All-Star events have seen some notable changes lately. With rising sponsorships, enhanced NBA salaries, and shorter attention spans from fans, particularly regarding the NBA All-Star Game, viewer ratings have taken a hit. This decline is concerning, as it’s hard to motivate players to give their […]
James Pearce Jr. arrested: WNBA girlfriend ready to testify against NFL player
WNBA player Rikea Jackson, identified as a victim in a domestic violence case involving Atlanta Falcons player James Pierce Jr., has expressed her willingness to testify if required. Pierce, who nearly clinched the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year title, was arrested in Miami after allegedly fleeing from police and crashing his car following a […]
The upcoming expansion draft for the WNBA might create difficulties for Toronto and Portland.
WNBA Contract Negotiations Create Uncertainty for Expansion Teams As the WNBA and the players’ union negotiate a new contract for the 2026 season, uncertainty looms over the future. Even if they reach an agreement soon, implementing everything in time for the WNBA’s scheduled May 8 season start will be challenging. The immediate focus is on […]
The deadline for finalizing a WNBA agreement is approaching.
WNBA and Players Resume Negotiations After a face-to-face meeting last week, the WNBA and its players seem to be back at the negotiation table. Players had submitted a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) proposal in December, but there was reportedly no movement from the league by February. During their recent gatherings in New York, more than […]