Like the WNBA and its players’ association continue to discuss the latest collective negotiations, a difference of opinion of 4 million dollars would be the cause of an impasse.
On February 17, the WNBPA submitted a proposal calling for a lower salary cap of $9.5 million and a 25% share of the league’s total gross revenues in the first year of the deal – which would average 27.5% over the life of the proposed CBA.
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The WNBA issued a response Tuesday calling it “unrealistic,” saying it would result in the loss of “hundreds of millions of dollars” for its team. teams. But he would have made concessions in other areas, apart from salary issues.
September 30, 2025; Las Vegas, Nevada, United States; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) celebrates after scoring against the Las Vegas Aces during the second quarter in game five of the second round of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
WNBA and WNBPA reportedly have $4M gap in latest counterproposal
According to women’s sports reporter Annie Costabile, the WNBA is not budging on its initial salary cap offer of $5.65 million and is offering much less revenue sharing than the WNBPA has requested.
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“The WNBA is still proposing a $5.65 million salary cap in its latest version, according to a source familiar with the negotiations,” Costabile said. common. “Additionally, according to league projections, players will still receive no more than 15% of total revenue over the life of the agreement.”
New WNBA proposal includes player housing in 2026
Elsewhere in the league’s CBA, the WNBA reportedly said it would guarantee housing for all players in 2026 before gradually phasing it out over the following years.
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Under the league’s new proposal, after 2026, players earning minimum salary and women with no years of service would benefit from a one-bedroom apartment in 2027 and 2028. only. While developing actors would get studios for the entire deal.
WNBA teams have been required to provide housing for their players since the first CBA in 1999. In the last agreement between the two sides, teams could provide housing in the form of a one-bedroom apartment or a stipend.
This story was originally published by The yarn on February 22, 2026, where he first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as Favorite source by clicking here.
