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WNBPA Leaders Urge Inclusion Amid Negotiation Standoff

3/19/2026

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Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart of WNBPA executive committee wrote to Terri Jackson, executive director, about limited player involvement in negotiations.
They say players feel excluded from discussions and request essential information to participate.
The letter notes a division within the executive committee on negotiation strategies, with some advocating a strike.
Plum and Stewart warn a standoff could harm the league's finances and call for a meeting to improve communication.

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Story summary

Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart of WNBPA executive committee wrote to Terri Jackson, executive director, about limited player involvement in negotiations.
They say players feel excluded from discussions and request essential information to participate.
The letter notes a division within the executive committee on negotiation strategies, with some advocating a strike.
Plum and Stewart warn a standoff could harm the league's finances and call for a meeting to improve communication.