Overview
- Sophie Cunningham told Front Office Sports there has been little movement in negotiations, noting the last full meeting was about two weeks ago.
- She said players are standing firm on their compensation and revenue-sharing demands despite the slow pace.
- The original Oct. 31 deadline for a new deal was extended to Nov. 30, leaving the status of the 2026 season uncertain.
- The league set a date for the 2026 draft lottery, but there has been no clear sign broader operations for next season will proceed.
- A free agent who most recently played for the Indiana Fever, Cunningham highlighted the standoff by telling a fan to "tell them to pay us."