WNBA Says March 10 Deadline Needed for New CBA to Avoid Delaying May 8 Season Start
WNBA players seek a larger share of revenue amid rising franchise values and TV ratings, while the league warns demands could cause hundreds of millions in team losses.
- The WNBA and players' union are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with a March 10th deadline to avoid delaying the May 8th season start.
- The players' union is asking for an average 27.5% revenue share and a $9.5 million salary cap, while the league claims this would cause massive losses.
- Key issues remaining are revenue sharing and housing, with the league offering 70% net revenue to players in its latest proposal.
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