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WNBA Players Push for 30% Revenue Share in CBA Talks

12/17/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Napheesa Collier, a WNBA player and member of the WNBPA, expressed confidence in the union as CBA negotiations continue.
The WNBPA has proposed a 30% revenue share, while the league's offer is 15%.
Players also seek expanded roster sizes and better mental health reimbursements.
The CBA deadline is January 9, 2026, with players seeking a mutually beneficial deal.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) transformed sports labor relations by formalizing negotiation processes, leading to a 30% salary increase for unionized players. This followed earlier labor movements, including the National Labor Relations Act of 1935, which established collective bargaining rights. Today, the WNBPA's demand for a 30% revenue share highlights ongoing struggles for fair compensation in professional sports.

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Story summary

Napheesa Collier, a WNBA player and member of the WNBPA, expressed confidence in the union as CBA negotiations continue.
The WNBPA has proposed a 30% revenue share, while the league's offer is 15%.
Players also seek expanded roster sizes and better mental health reimbursements.
The CBA deadline is January 9, 2026, with players seeking a mutually beneficial deal.

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