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WNBA Negotiations Stall Ahead of 2025 Deadline

9/17/2025

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The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires on October 31, 2025, with negotiations facing difficulties.
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson raised concerns about the league's urgency in finalizing a deal.
Both parties can extend the deadline to prevent a work stoppage, as occurred in 2019.
The league faces pressure from upcoming expansion teams in Toronto and Portland in 2026.
Jackson advocates for a growth-focused approach in negotiations, emphasizing player benefits.

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Story summary

The WNBA's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires on October 31, 2025, with negotiations facing difficulties.
WNBPA executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson raised concerns about the league's urgency in finalizing a deal.
Both parties can extend the deadline to prevent a work stoppage, as occurred in 2019.
The league faces pressure from upcoming expansion teams in Toronto and Portland in 2026.
Jackson advocates for a growth-focused approach in negotiations, emphasizing player benefits.