When the WNBA and the players union met Monday in New York, the league promised a new collective bargaining agreement proposal. He delivered that offer on Friday, Feb. 6, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told USA TODAY Sports. Details of the new proposal were not available.
WNBPA President Nneka Ogwumike said the associated press As of Friday, the gap between the two sides on issues such as revenue sharing continues to be wide. But the players’ union wants to close it and avoid a lockout or strike.
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“I know our players want to play 100 percent this year,” she said. “We want a season.
“We argued that once we get (revenue sharing) right, we can do everything else.”
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
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WNBA Commissioner Catherine Engelbert presents the Most Valuable Player award to A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury during game four of the 2025 WNBA playoff finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces holds up the championship trophy after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with fans after winning Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Mark Davis, owner and general managing partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, and owner of the Las Vegas Aces, and head coach Becky Hammon, speak to the media after Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces sits with the media during the post-game press conference following Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces shoots in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Head coach Becky Hammon and A’ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speak to the media after Game 4 of the 2025 WNBA Playoff Finals at the Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Players ask for 30% of gross revenue. Both the league’s previous proposal offered more than 70 percent of net revenue. The WNBA’s previous offer also included a maximum base salary of $1 million, with a projected revenue sharing component that brings maximum total player earnings to more than $1.3 million in 2026.
THE the regular season is scheduled to begin on May 8. But before that happens, the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will have an expansion draft. Free agency and the WNBA draft are also scheduled to take place.
“Having the strike on the table is something that we are very conscious of, but there are so many other conversations that need to be had,” Ogwumike told the AP. “You know, we’re not just going to say, ‘Hey, today’s the big day (we’re going to strike).’ You know, I think what we’re demonstrating right now is that we’re negotiating in good faith.”
