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WNBA and Players Union Clash Over Revenue Share Proposal

1/20/2026

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Negotiations between the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) proceed toward a January 9 deadline.
The WNBA says the WNBPA's proposal, including a 30% revenue share and a $10.5 million cap, could yield $700 million in losses.
The WNBPA disputes those projections, arguing their model is profitable.
Both sides propose different revenue-sharing systems, with the WNBPA seeking a higher salary cap and higher player salaries.

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Negotiations between the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) proceed toward a January 9 deadline.
The WNBA says the WNBPA's proposal, including a 30% revenue share and a $10.5 million cap, could yield $700 million in losses.
The WNBPA disputes those projections, arguing their model is profitable.
Both sides propose different revenue-sharing systems, with the WNBPA seeking a higher salary cap and higher player salaries.