The CBA deadline extension is coming to an end. Sadly, things are not looking sorted at all. With players like Sophie Cunningham issuing a grim outlook for 2026, the possibility of a work stoppage is looking inevitable .
Meanwhile, the WNBA has been trying a lot of things to get things back on track. But they seem to be missing out on the key aspect. As the players have asked about a better and fair revenue share, the front office is looking uninterested in the matter.
Recently, the WNBA proposed a record $1.1 million max salary. But unfortunately, as per the latest updates, WNBPA has rejected the offer.
WNBPA Not Interested In WNBA’s Latest Proposal
As per The Associated Press’ Doug Feinberg, the WNBA agreed to revenue sharing with a maximum salary of over $1.1 million. This would be applicable to more than one player per team. Moreover, according to the offer, the new minimum and average salaries would be $220,000 and $460,000, respectively.
Unfortunately, in a recent update from NBA TODAY’s WNBA insider Alexa Phillippou, the WNBPA will not be moving forward with the proposal.
“I’m hearing that the players and the WNBPA do not feel like this proposal moves things forward.” Phillippou wrote.
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Philippou: WNBPA doesn't see proposed $1.1M max salary as moving negotiations forward.
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Phillipou further added, “The issue that the players and the WNBPA seem to have with this proposal is that it does now meaningfully actually apply their request to have a revenue share system in the next (CBA). What they want, and the players have been really consistent in this message, is that they feel that the salary system needs to grow with the business.”
Surely, with the deadline almost approaching, the concerns of a possible lockout are seemingly growing. And to make matters even worse for the WNBA, a new threat is emerging in the form of Project B.
WNBA Concerned About Project B’s Rapid Rise
The Saudi-backed league, Project B, is creating ripples in the hoops realm at the moment. Set to debut in November 2026, the USP of the league is its salaries. As per initial reports, the players will be paid in millions along with a lucrative revenue-sharing system.
And if this was not enough, a lot of big names from the WNBA have already joined Project B. With the likes of Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, and Nneka Ogwumike signing up, things are looking bleak for the WNBA.
Thus, as of now, things appear to be quite complicated for the W. However, fans would wait to see how the WNBA front office tries to sort out the players’ woes.