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WNBA, WNBPA Talks Continue: Urgent Deal Needed!

3/17/2026

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  • On March 16, 2026, negotiations between the WNBA and the WNBPA entered their seventh day, with progress but substantial work remaining on revenue sharing and housing.
  • Terri Carmichael Jackson, executive director of the WNBPA, emphasized the players' commitment to the negotiations.
  • Cathy Engelbert, the WNBA Commissioner, said a deal must be reached soon to avoid preseason disruptions after over 90 hours of talks.