Overview
- An in-person session ran from Sunday afternoon until about 3 a.m. Monday, with talks set to continue later in the day for a seventh straight day in Manhattan.
- Revenue sharing and player housing remain the central hurdles, with the union seeking about 26% of gross revenue and the league offering a share of net revenue it equates to roughly 15% of gross.
- WNBPA outside counsel Deb Willig said there has been real progress for the first time this week and voiced hope a term sheet could be completed within roughly 15–20 hours.
- Housing terms are evolving, with the league’s latest concept keeping full coverage in 2026 before limiting it to rookies and minimum-salary players, according to a person familiar with the talks, as the union pushes for continued coverage early in the deal.
- Deadlines are tightening with training camp on April 19, preseason on April 25 and opening night on May 8, and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has warned operations like the two-team expansion draft and free agency cannot wait long.