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PHILADELPHIA — The next meeting between the WNBA and players' union will be Monday, WNBPA first vice president Kelsey Plum said during Unrivaled's media availability Friday morning.
It has been over a month since the WNBA received the union's latest proposal as the two sides work on a new collective bargaining agreement, and the league has not responded. A person with knowledge of the situation said the WNBA has not sent a counter because the union did not change their proposal.
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"I think we'll learn a lot from this meeting," Plum said. "I'm not trying to put it on the meeting, but this is a meeting that I think everyone understands what's at stake. The league has their timelines; we as players understand what's at stake.
"I always come into anything that I do with a great attitude, and I'm gonna see the best in this."
A person with knowledge of the situation confirmed the meeting will take place in New York City with members of the WNBPA leadership committee and labor relations committee, led by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, which includes a handful of WNBA owners.
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts after they beat the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on May 16, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Tonight is the Valkyries first home game in their inaugural season.
(Ezra Shaw, Getty Images)
Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, A'Ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu of the United States celebrate Team USA winning the Gold Medal during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final match between USA and China at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia.
(Kelly Defina, Getty Images)
Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) looks to drive past New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) in the second quarter during game two of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center.
(Wendell Cruz, Imagn Images)
A'ja Wilson (L) #22 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces laugh onstage during the team's WNBA championship victory parade and rally at Toshiba Plaza on October 23, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the New York Liberty on October 18 in Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs finals to win the 2023 title.
(Ethan Miller, Getty Images)
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum reacts against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum warms up before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center.
(Kevin Jairaj, Imagn Images)
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles arrives prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Steph Chambers, Getty Images)
Jul 10, 2022; Chicago, Ill, USA; WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents the WNBA All Star Game MVP Award to Team Wilson guard Kelsey Plum at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
(David Banks, David Banks-USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates Gold medal and Trophy after win over China in final at Sydney SuperDome.
(Yukihito Taguchi, USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks poses with her jersey during a press conference introducing Plum to the team at Crypto.com Arena.
(Katelyn Mulcahy, Getty Images)
Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings speaks with Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks \d2h at College Park Center on August 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
(Stacy Revere, Getty Images)
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum talks to an official during the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena.
(Kiyoshi Mio, Imagn Images)
Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum during a 2025 preseason game against Golden State.
(Kyle Terada, Imagn Images)
Former Washington Huskies women’s basketball player Kelsey Plum eats popcorn with mascot Harry the Husky during her #10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime between the Washington Huskies Purdue Boilermakers at Alaska Airlines Arena on January 18, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. At Washington (2013-17), Plum became the all-time NCAA scoring leader (3,527 points – stood until 2024) and broke the 33-year-old NCAA career free throw record (912).
(Steph Chambers, Getty Images)
Kelsey Plum reacts during her No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at a Washington Huskies game.
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Kelsey Plum reacts during her No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at a Washington Huskies game.
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February 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NBA great Shaquille O'Neal (top) and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (bottom) during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
(Kyle Terada, Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 26, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) warms up before the teams game against the Chicago Sky during the Commissioners Cup-Championships at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
(Matt Marton, Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports)
Sep 11, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) controls the ball in the second quarter during game one of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
(Lucas Peltier, Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports)
Sep 20, 2022; Las, Vegas, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) dances on stage after the Las Vegas Aces championship parade on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
(Lucas Peltier, Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 15, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team Wilson guard Kelsey Plum (10) enters onto the stage during player introductions prior to the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
(Lucas Peltier, Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports)
Sep 26, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) motions to the camera after being fouled by the Dallas Wings in the second half during game two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
(Candice Ward, Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports)
Oct 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) recovers the basketball in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty during game three of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
(Wendell Cruz, Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 18, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Las Vegas Aces player Kelsey Plum walks the red carpet during the WNBA All Star weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
July 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Team USA guard Kelsey Plum speaks to the press during WNBA All-Star Media Day at the Footprint Center.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team guard Kelsey Plum (5) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
(Mark J. Rebilas, Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)
Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) controls the ball in the second half against Germany in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
(John David Mercer, John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports)
Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) reacts during the second half of basketball game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
(Kamil Krzaczynski, Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces runs onto the court for Game Two of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs first round against the Seattle Storm.
(Ethan Miller, Getty Images)
Jul 28, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; USA player Kelsey Plum (5) shoots a free throw in the semifinal game against France during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Nelles, Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks attempts a shot in front of A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on September 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
(Harry How, Getty Images)
Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum dribbles the ball against the New York Liberty during game one of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center.
(Gregory Fisher, Imagn Images)
A'ja Wilson #22, Jackie Young #0, Chelsea Gray #12, Kelsey Plum #10 and Alysha Clark #7 of the Las Vegas Aces look on as the Los Angeles Sparks shoot free throws after Plum was called for a flagrant one foul in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 19, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sparks defeated the Aces 78-72.
(Ethan Miller, Getty Images)
Kelsey Plum reacts during the game against BIH in first quarter at Sydney SuperDome.
(Yukihito Taguchi, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces speak in a press conference after defeating the New York Liberty during Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 18, 2023, in New York City. The Aces defeated the Liberty 70-69.
(Sarah Stier, Getty Images)
United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates with guard Sabrina Ionescu (6) and forward Kahleah Copper (7) after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
OCT 1, 2022; Sydney, AUS; Kelsey Plum (5) carries a ball in second quarter of FIBA Women’s World Cup final against China at Sydney SuperDome. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
(Yukihito Taguchi, Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports)
Sep 20, 2022; Las, Vegas, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) flexes on stage after the Las Vegas Aces championship parade on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
(Lucas Peltier, Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports)
Jul 28, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Gold medalists, from left, USA player Kelsey Plum (5), USA player Jacquelyn Young (8), USA player Stefanie Dolson (13), USA player Allisha Gray (15) during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Nelles, Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports)
Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021, in Everett, Washington.
(Abbie Parr, Getty Images)
Sep 10, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; United States guard Kelsey Plum (23) dribbles the ball against Japan during the third quarter of an international exhibition basketball game at the Charles E. Smith Center at George Washington University. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
(Brad Mills, Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum #10 of the San Antonio Stars handles the ball during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on July 30, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 81-64.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) misses a shot as time expires during a women's semifinal against the Oregon State Beavers in the Pac-12 Conference tournament at KeyArena. Oregon State defeated Washington 57-55.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
Mar 5, 2016; Seattle , WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) is defended by Oregon State Beavers forward Ruth Hamblin (44) during a womens semifinal in the Pac-12 Conference tournament at KeyArena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Washington Huskies brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the 2016 NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 3, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
Kelsey Plum #10 of the Washington Huskies shoots against Julia Chandler #3 and Bria Day #55 of the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter during the semifinals of the 2016 NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 3, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
(Andy Lyons, Getty Images)
Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball in front of Stanford Cardinal forward Mikaela Ruef (3), Stanford Cardinal forward Bonnie Samuelson (41) and forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) with Washington Huskies guard Mercedes Wetmore (1) during the first half at Maples Pavilion.
(Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
Kelsey Plum #10 of the West shoots a free throw during the 2013 McDonald's All American game at United Center on April 3, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts after they beat the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on May 16, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Tonight is the Valkyries first home game in their inaugural season.
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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks reacts after they beat the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on May 16, 2025, in San Francisco, California. Tonight is the Valkyries first home game in their inaugural season.
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Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, A'Ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu of the United States celebrate Team USA winning the Gold Medal during the 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup Final match between USA and China at Sydney Superdome, on October 01, 2022, in Sydney, Australia.
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Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) looks to drive past New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) in the second quarter during game two of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center.
(Wendell Cruz, Imagn Images)
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A'ja Wilson (L) #22 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces laugh onstage during the team's WNBA championship victory parade and rally at Toshiba Plaza on October 23, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Aces defeated the New York Liberty on October 18 in Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs finals to win the 2023 title.
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum reacts against the Dallas Wings during the second half at College Park Center.
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United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports)
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum warms up before the game against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center.
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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles arrives prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Jul 10, 2022; Chicago, Ill, USA; WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents the WNBA All Star Game MVP Award to Team Wilson guard Kelsey Plum at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates Gold medal and Trophy after win over China in final at Sydney SuperDome.
(Yukihito Taguchi, USA TODAY Sports)
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Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks poses with her jersey during a press conference introducing Plum to the team at Crypto.com Arena.
(Katelyn Mulcahy, Getty Images)
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Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings speaks with Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks \d2h at College Park Center on August 15, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum talks to an official during the first quarter against the New York Liberty at Crypto.com Arena.
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Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum during a 2025 preseason game against Golden State.
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Former Washington Huskies women’s basketball player Kelsey Plum eats popcorn with mascot Harry the Husky during her #10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime between the Washington Huskies Purdue Boilermakers at Alaska Airlines Arena on January 18, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. At Washington (2013-17), Plum became the all-time NCAA scoring leader (3,527 points – stood until 2024) and broke the 33-year-old NCAA career free throw record (912).
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Kelsey Plum reacts during her No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at a Washington Huskies game.
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Kelsey Plum reacts during her No. 10 jersey retirement ceremony during halftime at a Washington Huskies game.
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February 15, 2020; Chicago, Illinois, USA; NBA great Shaquille O'Neal (top) and Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (bottom) during NBA All Star Saturday Night at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 26, 2022; Chicago, IL, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) warms up before the teams game against the Chicago Sky during the Commissioners Cup-Championships at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 11, 2022; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) controls the ball in the second quarter during game one of the 2022 WNBA Finals at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 20, 2022; Las, Vegas, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) dances on stage after the Las Vegas Aces championship parade on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 15, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Team Wilson guard Kelsey Plum (10) enters onto the stage during player introductions prior to the 2023 WNBA All-Star Game at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 26, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) motions to the camera after being fouled by the Dallas Wings in the second half during game two of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) recovers the basketball in the fourth quarter against the New York Liberty during game three of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 5, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) reacts in the second half against the LA Sparks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 18, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Las Vegas Aces player Kelsey Plum walks the red carpet during the WNBA All Star weekend at the Phoenix Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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July 19, 2024; Phoenix, Ariz., U.S.; Team USA guard Kelsey Plum speaks to the press during WNBA All-Star Media Day at the Footprint Center.
(Patrick Breen/The Republic, Patrick Breen/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; USA Women's National Team guard Kelsey Plum (5) during the WNBA All Star game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 4, 2024; Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France; United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) controls the ball in the second half against Germany in a women’s group C game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
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Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) reacts during the second half of basketball game against the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces runs onto the court for Game Two of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs first round against the Seattle Storm.
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Jul 28, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; USA player Kelsey Plum (5) shoots a free throw in the semifinal game against France during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the Los Angeles Sparks attempts a shot in front of A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces during the first half in the game between the Las Vegas Aces and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on September 11, 2025, in Los Angeles, California.
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Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum dribbles the ball against the New York Liberty during game one of the 2024 WNBA Semi-finals at Barclays Center.
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A'ja Wilson #22, Jackie Young #0, Chelsea Gray #12, Kelsey Plum #10 and Alysha Clark #7 of the Las Vegas Aces look on as the Los Angeles Sparks shoot free throws after Plum was called for a flagrant one foul in the second quarter of their game at Michelob ULTRA Arena on August 19, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Sparks defeated the Aces 78-72.
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Kelsey Plum reacts during the game against BIH in first quarter at Sydney SuperDome.
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A'ja Wilson #22 and Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces speak in a press conference after defeating the New York Liberty during Game Four of the 2023 WNBA Finals at Barclays Center on October 18, 2023, in New York City. The Aces defeated the Liberty 70-69.
(Sarah Stier, Getty Images)
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United States guard Kelsey Plum (5) celebrates with guard Sabrina Ionescu (6) and forward Kahleah Copper (7) after defeating France in the women's gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena.
(Kyle Terada, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
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OCT 1, 2022; Sydney, AUS; Kelsey Plum (5) carries a ball in second quarter of FIBA Women’s World Cup final against China at Sydney SuperDome. Mandatory Credit: Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports
(Yukihito Taguchi, Yukihito Taguchi-USA TODAY Sports)
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Sep 20, 2022; Las, Vegas, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) flexes on stage after the Las Vegas Aces championship parade on the Las Vegas Strip. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-USA TODAY Sports
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Jul 28, 2021; Tokyo, Japan; Gold medalists, from left, USA player Kelsey Plum (5), USA player Jacquelyn Young (8), USA player Stefanie Dolson (13), USA player Allisha Gray (15) during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Aomi Urban Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports
(Andrew Nelles, Andrew Nelles-USA TODAY Sports)
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Sue Bird #10 of the Seattle Storm handles the ball against Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces during the fourth quarter at Angel of the Winds Arena on May 15, 2021, in Everett, Washington.
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Sep 10, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; United States guard Kelsey Plum (23) dribbles the ball against Japan during the third quarter of an international exhibition basketball game at the Charles E. Smith Center at George Washington University. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
(Brad Mills, Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports)
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the San Antonio Stars handles the ball during the WNBA game against the Phoenix Mercury at Talking Stick Resort Arena on July 30, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona. The Mercury defeated the Silver Stars 81-64.
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Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) misses a shot as time expires during a women's semifinal against the Oregon State Beavers in the Pac-12 Conference tournament at KeyArena. Oregon State defeated Washington 57-55.
(Kirby Lee, USA TODAY Sports/Imagn Images)
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Mar 5, 2016; Seattle , WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) is defended by Oregon State Beavers forward Ruth Hamblin (44) during a womens semifinal in the Pac-12 Conference tournament at KeyArena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the Washington Huskies brings the ball up court in the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange during the semifinals of the 2016 NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 3, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the Washington Huskies shoots against Julia Chandler #3 and Bria Day #55 of the Syracuse Orange in the first quarter during the semifinals of the 2016 NCAA Women's Final Four Basketball Championship at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on April 3, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Washington Huskies guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball in front of Stanford Cardinal forward Mikaela Ruef (3), Stanford Cardinal forward Bonnie Samuelson (41) and forward Chiney Ogwumike (13) with Washington Huskies guard Mercedes Wetmore (1) during the first half at Maples Pavilion.
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Kelsey Plum #10 of the West shoots a free throw during the 2013 McDonald's All American game at United Center on April 3, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
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The WNBA and players' union have been at a impasse in negotiations, extending the deadline twice before entering a "status quo" period on Jan. 9 .
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Under "status quo," the working conditions established in the current CBA remain unchanged, allowing both sides to continue negotiations. The current agreement also prevents the WNBA or its players from engaging in a work stoppage without giving proper notice.
WNBA players are prepared to strike if they can not come to an agreement. The negotiations with the league remain at a standstill. Players voted to authorize the WNBPA executive committee to "call a strike when necessary," on Dec. 18.
"We are standing firm in our feet and 10 toes down, there is a reason, and we will not move until y'all move," New York Liberty guard Tasha Cloud said. "So I'm gonna look directly into the camera too, but we will not (expletive) move until y'all move.
"It would be the worst business decision of any business to not literally pay the players that make your business go. Without us, there is no W season. So if the pressure is on the WNBA, on Cathy (Engelbert), on (NBA commissioner) Adam (Silver), on everyone that is in that front office. Do your job. Negotiate and pay your people, your players, your workers."
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The 2026 WNBA season is scheduled to begin May 8. It will be the league's 30th season, provided the WNBA and the players' union come to an agreement .
In the latest offer , the WNBA proposed a system where players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, a person with direct knowledge of the situation told USA TODAY Sports. The WNBA's offer includes a maximum $1 million base salary, with a projected revenue sharing component that raises players' max total earnings to more than $1.3 million in 2026. The maximum salary would grow to nearly $2 million over the life of the agreement. The proposal raises the minimum salary to more than $250K and the average salary to more than $530K, growing to more than $780,000 over the life of the deal.
The players have prioritized increased revenue sharing and salary structures in negotiations. The sides differ on whether revenue sharing should be net or gross income, the percentage of the share and the salary cap.
Heather Burns contributed to this report.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WNBA, players' union to meet on Monday to continue CBA talks
