The CBA discussions are now gaining momentum, with the WNBA setting March 10 as the deadline. Members of the players’ association first criticized the ‘hurry’, but had a meeting regarding the CBA offer.
WNBA players debate strategy in tense union meeting amid strike divisions. Authorities denied any rift between players in the meeting, rather calling it an honest debate.
At the end, though, the PA is now ready with the counteroffer, and according to the reports, they have communicated the offer to the league.
WNBPA Proposal With Lower Revenue Sharing Percentage In CBA
There had been multiple discussions over CBA terms, but the key point where parties differ is on the revenue-sharing percentage, or model. Earlier, the WNBPA lowered their original 30% demand to 27.5% in their counterproposal. Their model was still similar to the NBA’s revenue-sharing operations.
But now, after fresh talks and the WNBA’s target date, the players’ association lowered their revenue-sharing demand to 26%. The league is offering 15% on revenue sharing and also keeping the salary cap to $5.65 million. The WNBPA is still pushing for a higher salary cap of approximately $9.5M in year one, following the league’s offer.
WNBA players have sent a counterproposal to the league asking for 26% of team and league revenue over the life of the deal with a proposed salary cap still roughly $9.45M.@AnnieCostabile explains the latest ⬇️
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 28, 2026
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The new proposal also contains changes to the union’s housing offerings. The main sticking points are the $4 million salary cap gap and a 12.5% discrepancy in gross revenue sharing, with the league expressing concerns over sustainability.
The WNBPA’s counterproposal comes two-three weeks after the league submitted the last one on February 10. Even though they are ready with their offering and proposal, the PA is looking to involve every player with a thorough survey on the topic.
WNBPA Taking Survey For WNBA’s Proposal
Looking at the offers, numbers and even the time spent on CBA discussion, some fans labelled the WNBPA ‘Greedy’ in frustration. While the players’ association requested support from fans, they slowly started losing some of it with the delay.
The WNBA is in its 17th month of negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement.
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) February 26, 2026
The league told teams and players on Monday that if a handshake agreement is not in place by March 10, the 2026 schedule will be impacted. pic.twitter.com/QQTuGM2xPd
Now with the final phase of the discussions underway, the PA is looking to take a survey of their players’ demands and views on the WNBA proposal to fine-tune the discussions. Interestingly, Player agents are also now involved in the process to fast-track the CBA talks, keeping one eye on the schedule.