WNBA Players Union Given 30-Day CBA Extension Deadline Breather as Talks Reach Critical Mass.
In a last-minute bid to avoid a looming labor dispute, the WNBA has offered players union a 30-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) deadline. This move is seen as an attempt to buy time for both sides to hammer out a new deal that addresses the significant salary and revenue sharing disparities between owners and players.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the WNBA is willing to push back the original September 15th CBA expiration date to give both parties more time to reach a transformative agreement. While an extension has not been officially announced by the league, insiders claim it's a done deal pending ratification from the union.
The stakes are high as the players have opted out of the current CBA in hopes of securing better deals on revenue sharing, salaries, benefits, and a more flexible salary cap. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has expressed her commitment to finding a mutually beneficial agreement, stating that it's essential for owners to have a viable economic model.
However, with talks at an impasse, the league is breathing down time to finalize a deal that can satisfy both parties' demands. The WNBA players union remains tight-lipped on whether they will accept the extension offer, keeping all options on the table as negotiations continue.
With the 2026 All-Star Game slated for July 25th at the United Center, fans are watching closely to see how this critical development unfolds. Will a new CBA be ratified before or after the All-Star game? The WNBA's labor dispute is a pressing concern for players and owners alike as they work towards securing a fairer deal.
In a last-minute bid to avoid a looming labor dispute, the WNBA has offered players union a 30-day extension of the current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) deadline. This move is seen as an attempt to buy time for both sides to hammer out a new deal that addresses the significant salary and revenue sharing disparities between owners and players.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the WNBA is willing to push back the original September 15th CBA expiration date to give both parties more time to reach a transformative agreement. While an extension has not been officially announced by the league, insiders claim it's a done deal pending ratification from the union.
The stakes are high as the players have opted out of the current CBA in hopes of securing better deals on revenue sharing, salaries, benefits, and a more flexible salary cap. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has expressed her commitment to finding a mutually beneficial agreement, stating that it's essential for owners to have a viable economic model.
However, with talks at an impasse, the league is breathing down time to finalize a deal that can satisfy both parties' demands. The WNBA players union remains tight-lipped on whether they will accept the extension offer, keeping all options on the table as negotiations continue.
With the 2026 All-Star Game slated for July 25th at the United Center, fans are watching closely to see how this critical development unfolds. Will a new CBA be ratified before or after the All-Star game? The WNBA's labor dispute is a pressing concern for players and owners alike as they work towards securing a fairer deal.
I'm kinda surprised they're offering an extension, feels like they should've done that from the start. But, at this point, I guess it's better than nothin'. 
The real question is what are the players gettin' out of this? Are they gonna just accept a slightly better deal or do they really wanna rock the boat 
? Cathy Engelbert seems like she's tryin' to be all peacemakin', but with the All-Star game comin' up, it's high time we see some real progress. 
. But, on the other hand, it's also kinda worrying that they're not making any real progress yet... like, what if this just keeps getting delayed indefinitely? 
The players need some real change, and fast, or else it'll be all about the money, honey 
. I'm rooting for both sides to get something done, but it's gonna be a long haul 
30-day extension deadline breather, sounds like a WNBA timeout to me 
seriously though, revenue sharing disparities are crazy. it's all about finding that balance between owners and players... like, can't we just get an extra day or two to figure out the math? 
. with the revenue sharing disparities being such a major issue, it's awesome that the league is willing to give players union some extra time to work out a new deal 
. fingers crossed that both parties can come together and create something amazing for everyone involved 
! the stakes are high, but i believe in the power of negotiations and compromise 
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either way, fans wanna see these ladies get paid 
and it's cool that Cathy Engelbert is on board with finding a mutually beneficial agreement 
fingers crossed for a new CBA soon! the 2026 All-Star game should be lit 
even if it means we have to wait until July 
We've been hearing about the salary and revenue sharing disparities for ages now and it's getting ridiculous 
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I don't know... maybe I'm just being too negative 
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it was like 10 seconds long but made my day already 
i swear, the fashion game in sports is always winning 
They're literally throwing them a lifeline! 30 days feels like forever to me, but I guess it's better than nothing. I hope the players union accepts the extension, it'd be a major win for the league if they do. The thought of those salaries and revenue sharing disparities is just crazy... $70k per season?!?! 