The WNBA is in the middle of chaos. On one hand, there are fans waiting for the next season to start, while on the other hand, there’s a whole lot of what-ifs.
Currently, behind the excitement, players are locked in tough negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, where big salary promises come with cuts to everyday supports that many say are essential.
Veteran forward Brianna Turner didn’t hold back in calling out the league’s latest proposal, zeroing in on the removal of housing perks as a step backward.
Brianna Turner Calls Out WNBA’s Latest CBA Proposal
As treasurer of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association, Turner stressed that ditching guaranteed housing would lead to stark security issues.
She also argued it could hurt on-court performance and leave players vulnerable, especially those on lower contracts.
“The math certainly isn’t mathing housing should be a priority, not just to maintain the best on court product, but also in terms of player safety. Playing on a minimum AND unguaranteed contract, while trying to source housing sounds like a reality no W player should face,” Turner wrote.
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The math certainly isn’t mathing 🤔 housing should be a priority, not just to maintain the best on court product, but also in terms of player safety. Playing on a minimum AND unguaranteed contract, while trying to source housing sounds like a reality no W player should face. https://t.co/535sWmFiuU
— Breezy (@_Breezy_Briii) December 2, 2025
However, Turner drew from her own 2025 season with the Indiana Fever, where she played on an unguaranteed minimum deal of $85,000 and leaned on team-provided housing to make ends meet.
She called it “clutch” and warned that combining low pay with housing hunts would be a harsh reality no player should face.
WNBA Places Draft Combine Requirement In Latest CBA Proposal
These player concerns extend to other parts of the CBA proposal, like new rules around the draft that could add pressure on incoming talent right out of college.
The WNBA wants to introduce a mandatory offseason draft combine, similar to the NBA’s setup, where invited prospects must attend or face penalties.
Skipping without a valid excuse would cut a rookie’s base salary in half or make them ineligible until the next draft, where they participate fully.
This includes medical exams, drills, interviews, and more, aiming to give teams better insights but potentially overwhelming young players.
Beyond the combine, the proposal ties salaries to revenue growth, projecting max pay at $1.2 million in year one and averages at least $500,000 in 2026.
Players would get 50% of a shareable revenue portion, but it’s less than 15% of total league revenue, with the union pushing for more. Other changes include scrapping car provisions, limiting guaranteed contracts, and starting camps in mid-March, which could clash with international play.