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WNBA, Players Union Agree to 30-Day CBA Extension Through Nov. 30

Bargaining now centers on whether player pay should rise through a true revenue share versus a fixed-cap system with triggers.

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Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; A general view of the WNBA ball during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Athletic first reported the agreement to extend the current CBA, which ESPN, AP and Reuters confirmed, pushing the deadline to Nov. 30.
  • The move averts an immediate strike or lockout as players retain facility access and benefits while talks continue.
  • Players seek a revenue-sharing model tied to league growth, while the league has proposed a fixed salary system with revenue targets for additional sharing.
  • Reports say the league’s offer included sizable jumps such as a supermax near $850,000 and a veteran minimum around $300,000, figures that remain in flux.
  • Key offseason items — including expansion drafts for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, the draft lottery and free agency — cannot proceed until a new CBA is finalized.