The WNBA and WNBPA are going at each other with their proposals and criticism to prove their points in the CBA discussions. While the league set March 10 as the deadline for the CBA finalization the pressure is on both parties. 12-year veteran Brittney Griner finds it amusing to see the WNBPA taking strong steps.
As per the former champion, the previous CBA terms didn’t value the players. The PA also held similar emotions, as they even agreed on a strike option. While recent statements pushed back the ‘sitting-out’ talks, the vice president on the WNBPA’s executive committee, Alysha Clark, mentioned that despite players offering the 2026 season possibility, they could opt for a strike.
Brittney Griner Points Out Major Difference In CBA Discussions
The Unrivaled league provided a basketball extravaganza for fans. Still, the players in the league are keeping an eye on the CBA talks for the 2026 season. In a recent off-court interview, one of the veterans spoke about the difference between the two CBA discussions.
Answering the question, the Atlanta Dream star said, “We are gonna fight for what we deserve. We are working from CBA that didn’t value us in the past. So its kind of hard, there is strong emotions, but we are working, we are trying.”
"We've been working from you know a CBA that didn't value us in the past"
— Sportico (@Sportico) March 2, 2026
Brittney Griner speaks on the state of WNBA CBA negotiations before the Unrivaled semi-final tonight in Brooklyn. pic.twitter.com/kzZ6u5MHqw
BG had been in the league for 12 seasons now and saw the growth of the league. She even played in different leagues during the WNBA offseason, understanding the differences in how those leagues treated players. During one of her interviews, she praised the rookies for the surge in popularity and even gave her honest opinion on the Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry, which caught many eyeballs.
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In the 2020 CBA deal, the players received a revenue share below 10%, with a clause that required reaching a specific threshold. Interestingly, for the 2025 season, the players received $8 million after the league triggered revenue sharing for the first time. So, the WNBPA is looking to remodel the revenue-sharing process itself.
Britney Griner Staying Put With Atlanta Dream
With the CBA talks’ completion, one of the biggest processes that the league had to go through will be free agency signings, and the Dream forward is one of the top free agents in the league at the moment. When asked about her future plans, the former Mercury star already has her eyes set on one franchise.
She had been a defensive powerhouse for the Atlanta Dream side and wishes to continue with the side. “I’m looking forward to it. Everybody on that team, it was just easy. Basketball was the main focus; we showed up, we hooped, and that’s all you can ask for. And I’m looking forward to being there again.”
The decision will be completely on CBA terms, with the salary cap and max salary value deciding top player trades.