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WNBA Players Demand Transparency in CBA Negotiations

4/10/2026

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Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart of WNBPA executive committee wrote to Terri Jackson about the lack of player involvement in negotiations for a new CBA.
They called for improved communication and essential information.
The letter emphasizes transparency and collaboration as many players feel excluded.
They warned a standoff could harm the league's financial health and called for pragmatic negotiations addressing revenue sharing and benefits for retired players.

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Story summary

Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart of WNBPA executive committee wrote to Terri Jackson about the lack of player involvement in negotiations for a new CBA.
They called for improved communication and essential information.
The letter emphasizes transparency and collaboration as many players feel excluded.
They warned a standoff could harm the league's financial health and called for pragmatic negotiations addressing revenue sharing and benefits for retired players.