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WNBA Negotiations Stalemate, Free Agency Risks Work Stoppage

1/11/2026

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The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) failed to reach a bargaining agreement by January 10, entering a status-quo period.
Negotiations will continue, with issues such as salary structure and revenue sharing remaining unresolved.
The league proposed paying players 70% of net revenue, while the union seeks 30% of gross revenue.
As the offseason begins, a significant number of free agents remain, risking a work stoppage.

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Story summary

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) failed to reach a bargaining agreement by January 10, entering a status-quo period.
Negotiations will continue, with issues such as salary structure and revenue sharing remaining unresolved.
The league proposed paying players 70% of net revenue, while the union seeks 30% of gross revenue.
As the offseason begins, a significant number of free agents remain, risking a work stoppage.