Nearing the end of the CBA extended period, many expect some strong movements from both WNBA and WNBPA on the ongoing discussions. The players’ association rejected previous offers and stood firm on their original demands.
Earlier in November, reigning champion A’ja Wilson provided key updates on WNBA CBA negotiations amid the extension deadline, highlighting the players’ perspective.
According to sources, the WNBA is ready to present a new offer that will feature numerous upgrades over previous proposals, with a focus on the commercial aspects of the business.
WNBA Comes Up With Lucrative Proposal
After nearly half of the extended period, the WNBA is now ready to sit across the table with a proposal that might just satisfy the players’ demands. The current proposal includes a significant increase in players’ salaries, as well as incremental provisions, making it an attractive option for players.
According to reports from Doug Feinberg, the WNBA’s latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing, with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team. It can be incremental over the period, also.
AP Sources: WNBA’s current CBA proposal inc rev sharing would provide max salary of more than $1.1 million, min salary of more than $220K; and avg player salary of more than $460K- starting in year 1 increase in future with revenue growth.
— Doug Feinberg (@DougFeinberg) November 19, 2025
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The new league minimum would be more than $220,000, with an average salary of over $460,000. Importantly, the new salary will come into effect from the first year of the deal for more than 180 players and increase over the length of the CBA.
The WNBA is aware of the other league’s offers and seems to be trying to match the numbers. While Project B and Unrivalled have a pool of 66 and 54 players, the WNBA has a roster size of over 180 players to consider. Both WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 60-day extension in the previous CBA negotiations, and now the league would want to close the topic as early as possible.
WNBA Players Looking To Get High Revenue Sharing Percentage
The WNBA and WNBPA standoff primarily centered on two key aspects of the negotiations. Higher salaries via soft cap space and revenue-sharing model. Although details about the improved salaries are now available, the revenue-sharing model remains unclear.
WNBA players are seeking a revenue-sharing model similar to those of the NBA and NFL, which would enable them to share all basketball-related income, including merchandise sales and ticket revenue. The current revenue share for WNBA players is around 9%, which is the lowest amongst the pro sports. The WNBA had earlier refused to adopt such a model, but according to reports, it has added it to the current proposal.
Now all eyes will be on WNBPA, which offered a 30-day extension on one condition: the right to move away from the proposal and enter the lockout with two days’ notice. If they do so, the league will have to submit a follow-up proposal within 48 hours to maintain operational continuity.