THE WNBA and the players’ association have not yet reached common ground regarding the collective agreement. March 10 is the new deadline for a final decision to avoid any uncertainty on the 2026 schedule. With no clear solution yet, there still appears to be a possibility of delay or complete cancellation of women’s basketball games this season.
But the Dallas Wings keep Paige Bueckers has a positive update on the situation. In a recent interview with ElleThe 2025 Rookie of the Year gave a clear message on how she feels about the 2026 WNBA season.
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Bueckers, who currently competes in the three-on-three league Unrivaled, spoke with Elle as part of luxury brand Coach’s new campaign “Explore Your Story.” On the subject of the WNBA, when asked, “Is there going to be a season?” Bueckers simply responded, “Yes, there will be a season.”
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates after a WNBA game. Jérôme Miron-Imagn Images
(Jérôme Miron-Imagn Images)
Doubling down on his answer, the former UConn star added: “We’ll find out. I think everyone wants to ride the momentum right now, so I think we’ll find out. We’ll have a season.”
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It should be noted that the WNBPA players’ union authorized the union’s executive committee last December to initiate a strike “when necessary.” So far, the players’ association and the league have not reached a solution on how the new revenue sharing system should work.
The start of the next season may not be easy. Indeed, even if an agreement is reached between the players and the league, it can take weeks for official confirmation. according to ESPN. Not to mention, the WNBA still has to conduct a two-team expansion draft for Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Additionally, free agency must also be owned by 80% of the league. In short, time is running out.
Although Bueckers is hopeful for next season, it still depends on whether a solution can be found regarding the CBA by March 10.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on February 26, 2026, where he first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as Favorite source by clicking here.
