Overview
- The WNBPA said 93% of players voted and 98% approved letting its executive committee call a strike when necessary, noting this is not an immediate walkout.
- The current CBA was extended to Jan. 9, 2026, and under the extension either party can terminate with 48 hours’ notice, opening the door to a strike or lockout.
- Revenue sharing and salary mechanics remain the core dispute, with the union seeking roughly 30% of total league and team revenue and reports indicating the league’s model would net players under 15%.
- The league said the union mischaracterized talks and cited proposals for significant immediate salary increases and a new uncapped revenue‑sharing model tied to revenue growth.
- NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he is available to join talks if needed, and delays have already affected offseason planning such as the expansion draft for Toronto and Portland, with the 2026 season at risk if talks collapse.