Overview

• Over 40 players, led by Caitlin Clark, attended the first in-person talks since December in Indianapolis and left without progress on a new deal.
• The WNBPA said the league’s offer failed to address their priorities for a transformational CBA focused on a fairer share of revenues and improved working conditions.
• Both sides signaled alignment on boosting family planning and retirement benefits despite ongoing disagreements over broader compensation.
• Players are leveraging the league’s $2.2 billion media rights deal and $250 million franchise expansion fees to press for a larger revenue share, salary cap flexibility and an exclusive WNBA commitment.
• With the CBA due to expire on October 31, the union’s social media countdown to November 1 signals readiness to initiate a work stoppage if no deal is ratified.