Overview

• Nneka Ogwumike accused teams of being unwilling to share the league’s growth, saying players are driving the business that should be shared.
• Leaders from the Democratic Women’s Caucus hosted a call with the union, and 85 House Democrats signed a letter urging Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to negotiate in good faith.
• WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson said players seek a salary system tied to league and team revenue.
• The current CBA expires Oct. 31 with a work stoppage possible if no deal is reached, and a source told Front Office Sports an extension may be needed to avoid missed games.
• The dispute comes during record attendance and rising viewership with an 11-year media-rights deal starting in 2026 and multiple expansion teams slated to join the league.