sports
January 9, 2026
CNBC Sport: WNBA and players dig in their heels as CBA deadline set to expire
The WNBA and the players' association remain far apart on a deal. The key sticking point is how the league and players share revenue.
TL;DR
- The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement expires Friday, with significant disagreements on revenue sharing.
- Players are requesting an average of 30% of gross revenue, while the league proposes less than 15% of gross revenue (around 70% of net revenue).
- The WNBA argues that the players' proposal would lead to substantial losses, as the league has never been profitable.
- The players' association has voted to authorize a strike, but stated it would not happen immediately.
- The WNBA will not engage in a lockout, and a player strike does not necessarily mean missed games.
- Recent media rights deals have significantly increased WNBA revenue, with the NBA owning a portion of the league.
- The league is proposing increased salary caps and individual salaries, while players are asking for a higher cap.
- The article also touches on unrelated topics like Main Street Sports' financial issues, NFL broadcasting trends, prediction market regulations, and sports media deals.
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