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WNBA Players Threaten Strike Over Revenue Sharing Dispute

1/5/2026

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Story summary

Negotiations between the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) continue toward January 9 deadline, after the talks were extended twice.
Talks focus on revenue sharing and caps.
The WNBA projects that the WNBPA's proposal to award players 30% of gross revenue could cost $700 million.
The WNBPA disputes this, saying the model is profitable.
Players have authorized a strike if necessary to secure a fair deal.

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Story summary

Negotiations between the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) continue toward January 9 deadline, after the talks were extended twice.
Talks focus on revenue sharing and caps.
The WNBA projects that the WNBPA's proposal to award players 30% of gross revenue could cost $700 million.
The WNBPA disputes this, saying the model is profitable.
Players have authorized a strike if necessary to secure a fair deal.