Overview
- WNBA players currently receive about 9.3% of league-generated income compared with roughly 49–51% for NBA players, a disparity fueling the union’s push.
- Recent reporting on league proposals includes a supermax near $850,000 and a veteran minimum around $300,000, which players say still falls short of their goals.
- Beyond pay, the WNBPA has prioritized guaranteed charter flights, larger roster sizes and stronger benefits, with officiating quality also a noted concern this season.
- No agreement has been announced, and without a deal or extension by Oct. 31, the league faces the possibility of a lockout and delays to offseason milestones.
- Expansion plans for 2026 in Toronto and Portland heighten timing pressure because expansion drafts, the draft lottery and free agency hinge on a new CBA.