The WNBA and WNBPA meetings will take place over the next two days, aiming to resolve the ‘unfinished’ points and conclude the CBA before the deadline date. The WNBA insider claims that meetings might be a custom as both parties are far from a conclusion. WNBA CBA deadline looms as Cathy Engelbert and Napheesa Collier rift deepens amid revenue sharing clash.
According to a league insider, the talks are far from reaching a conclusion, which hints at a possible extension or even a lockout. However, WNBA fans view things differently now.
Fans Blame Napheesa Collier For The Delay
The WNBA action finished on October 11, as the Las Vegas Aces won the title with a clean sweep over the Phoenix Mercury. However, even before the LV side received its trophy, the CBA talks and their ‘unfinished situation’ were making headlines.
Napheesa Collier warned the WNBA Players against backing down from CBA negotiations and called for a firm stand on their demands. The 28-year-old player even took the initiative, criticizing the league leadership.
We about to get a 30 team Unrivaled Season! That will be stretched from January to June https://t.co/axq3dcOtjx pic.twitter.com/m9HuQsVb1R
— Starfighter Reviews (@StarfighterRev1) October 28, 2025
WNBA Owner criticizes Collier’s public rant targeting commissioner Engelbert. Many fans are now blaming the Lynx forward for the delay.
A fan wrote, “That was always phees plan.”
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That was always phees plan
— Chavis Consulting (@echavis) October 28, 2025
One fan raised a question over Collier’s availability and wrote, “Is Phee even going to play?”
Is Phee even going to play?
— Rusty Tok (@malone_gir62695) October 29, 2025
A fan wrote, “this is not entirely a good thing.”
this is not entirely a good thing. we all would rather the WNBA pay the players
— Happy Rockets superfan/Kelsey Plun stan/Aces fan 2 (@doballer002) October 29, 2025
Another fan rejected the idea and said, “No thanks.”
No thanks.
— CCFC-off season (@sohali2012) October 29, 2025
Another fan fired a shot at the star player and wrote, “But all those conflict of interest talks were crazy right?”
But all those Conflict of interest talks were crazy right?
— ⚡️everyone hates the Judy ⚡️🇺🇸💋 (@yesssa_massa) October 29, 2025
The reports are also not encouraging, as the league is expecting some extension. ESPN reports that the league has already proposed a 30-day extension to the CBS deadline.
WNBA Proposes 30-Day CBA Deadline Extension
While addressing Napheesa Collier’s criticism, Cathy Engelbert silently hinted at a possible extension. She mentioned that she will continue working with the league, despite rumors surrounding her possible departure, and noted that there is always a chance of an extension. Now, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports that the league is readying itself for an extended period.
Incidentally, this isn’t the first time anyone has proposed such an extension. Back in 2019, when they finalized the last CBA agreement, both sides agreed to a 60-day extension after the initial deadline expired.
Breaking: The WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA, sources told ESPN.
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) October 28, 2025
Time is ticking for a resolution, one way or another, with Friday's deadline rapidly approachinghttps://t.co/J1qbZk9OiM
According to a league spokesperson, “The WNBA have been negotiating with the Players Association in good faith and with urgency for several months with the goal of finalizing a new collective bargaining agreement as quickly as possible.”
This could be a feasible solution for both parties to rethink and prepare proposals. However, according to the WNBPA, the association is not willing to modify its demands.