Nneka Ogwumike, Breanna Stewart, and Napheesa Collier had been very vocal about the player demands; moreover, they provided updates on the CBA discussion as they happened. The Liberty forward was more active on the updates front and recently shared her doubts about the WNBA’s March 10 CBA deadline.
The player even signed a deal with Fenerbahce and will play in the European League. While her schedule might collide with the WNBA’s preseason and even the start of the 2026 season, she is looking for more negotiations before finalizing the terms.
Breanna Stewart Wants More Negotiation In CBA
Playing in the Unrivaled league, the former UConn star powered her side to the finals with a hard-fought victory over Breeze BC. While she was clinical on the floor, she also had her focus on her off-court duties, too, and spoke about CBA terms.
“If you look at… the union’s deal, or the league’s deal… both are not ready to be voted on. Because both need to be negotiated up or down, or in a number of ways,” Stewart said.
Breanna Stewart talks WNBA CBA negotiations:
— Sportico (@Sportico) March 2, 2026
"If you look at… the union's deal, or the league's deal… both are not ready to be voted on. Because both need to be negotiated up or down, or in a number of ways." pic.twitter.com/4mcFg9wDaF
The PA demanded a 26% revenue share in their revised proposal, and the league is still offering a 15% model in their terms. Moreover, there is a similar gap between the players’ demands for the salary cap and the league’s offer. These two had been key aspects impacting the decisions of the PA and the league.
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Amid this, the league once again came forward with a new proposal since the WNBPA’s latest offering, and the update came from the three-time WNBA champion only.
Breanna Stewart Mentions New Offer From WNBA
Earlier, Kelsey Plum’s interview hinted that the players are backtracking from the strike option. This is a positive sign for the CBA deal and the 2026 season. The former Seattle Storm forward mentioned that the league sent a refreshed offer since the WNBPA’s counterproposal late in February.
Also included in here: After the WNBPA submitted a counterproposal on Friday, the league responded with one of its own on Sunday.
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) March 2, 2026
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In the new offer, which came two days after the latest proposal from the union, the players on rookie contracts earning first or second team all-league will become eligible to sign a maximum contract in their fourth year. This would help top rookies like Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese to get a max deal.
The salary cap in the first year would be $5.75 million and would grow to $8.5 million by the sixth year of the deal. This will also impact the salaries.