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WNBA, Union Remain Far Apart as League Projects $700 Million Losses Under Players’ Plan

The league says the union’s latest plan would create roughly $700 million in losses, a claim the players reject.

Players are featured on a banner outside the Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of the WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., July 18, 2025. REUTERS/Amy Tennery

Overview

  • With a Jan. 9 deadline approaching, talks remain stalled over how to define and share league revenue, according to ESPN and Reuters reports.
  • The WNBPA’s recent proposal targets roughly 30% of gross revenue with an estimated $10.5 million team salary cap, plus previously floated averages near $1 million and a $2.5 million max.
  • The WNBA’s last reported offer centers on more than 50% of net revenue, a $5 million initial cap, and sharp increases to average and maximum salaries tied to revenue growth.
  • The league’s loss projection is based on previously audited financials, while the union disputes the figure and points to disagreements over counting expansion fees.
  • Players have authorized union leaders to call a strike if necessary, and any prolonged impasse could disrupt the 2026 season and the planned introductions of Portland and Toronto.