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WNBA Players Demand 30% Revenue Share Amid Standoff

1/28/2026

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Story summary
  • The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Players’ Union and the WNBA are in a standoff after the January 9 deadline.
  • Players seek 30% of gross revenue.
  • The league offers a flat salary increase tied to net revenue.
  • The league’s rapid growth, including a $2.2 billion media deal and rising star power, heightens demands for better compensation.
  • Without a new CBA, a lockout or strike looms, jeopardizing the upcoming season.