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WNBA, Players' Union Resume Stalled Negotiations Over Pay

2/3/2026

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The WNBA and the players' union met February 2, 2026, to advance stalled negotiations.
Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA players' union, attended, with others joining via Zoom.
The union awaits a response to a proposal for a 30% gross revenue share.
The league's offer caps base pay at $1 million in 2026, potentially $1.3 million via revenue sharing, with delays to the 2026 season and the Toronto-Portland expansion draft.

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Story summary

The WNBA and the players' union met February 2, 2026, to advance stalled negotiations.
Nneka Ogwumike, president of the WNBA players' union, attended, with others joining via Zoom.
The union awaits a response to a proposal for a 30% gross revenue share.
The league's offer caps base pay at $1 million in 2026, potentially $1.3 million via revenue sharing, with delays to the 2026 season and the Toronto-Portland expansion draft.