So far, it had been players who were publicly criticizing the WNBA’s proposal options and vocal about their demands; for the first time, the WNBA responded to the players’ CBA claims. The WNBPA executive shared updates on CBA talks, as WNBA players felt ‘frustrated’ after multiple meetings at the start of the season.
During the season, there were no significant improvements, and the situation actually worsened. And now, as the deadline day approaches, the league claims that the players’ association is spreading ‘incorrect information’.
WNBA Takes Aggressive Stand On WNBPA For Incorrect Claims
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver were confident of finding a solution before October 31. However, late into the season, the players’ representatives refused to meet and even spread false information, as claimed by the WNBA.
“It is incorrect and surprising that the Players Association is claiming that the WNBA has not offered an uncapped revenue sharing model that is directly tied to the league’s performance,” the statement reads.
The topic came into light when the WNBPA’s director claimed that the players’ association was ready with the offer, but the WNBA responded with a poor proposal. He even mentioned that Adam Silver noted that ‘sharing isn’t a right word’, and there is no revenue-sharing model for ‘uncapped’ players.
In response to the WNBPAs statements today, a WNBA spokesperson shared a strongly worded statement: https://t.co/BPLOQYJYGh pic.twitter.com/4bZ67V5Sdt
— Annie Costabile (@AnnieCostabile) October 22, 2025
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Players are seeking a revenue-sharing system where players and teams share every dollar of league revenue; the league says its offer is “uncapped” and would reward players for the league’s success. The WNBA has mentioned that they have made a viable proposal with the intention of closing the negotiation as quickly as possible, while the WNBPA has yet to respond.
WNBA Player Association Focused On Their Demands
The 2025 Season conclusion puts everyone on alert for the CB deal. As per WNBPA’s executive director, Terri Jackson, the players want approval for every demand. The Aces’ guard Jackie Young also mentioned that revenue share is an essential aspect in the discussion.
“[The players are] really quite clear and laser focused on what they’re fighting for. And what they said a year ago was true six months ago, was true six weeks ago, six days ago,” Jackson told ESPN.
While both parties can extend the discussion period till December, it will impact the expansion draft and also the WNBA draft lottery.
It’s not yet time to panic: The two sides could agree to an extension that would allow them more time to negotiate into November or beyond.