WNBA submits new collective bargaining proposal to players' union
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WNBA submits new collective bargaining proposal to players' union
Heather Burns, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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When the WNBA and players' union meton Mondayin New York, the league promised a new collective bargaining agreement proposal. It delivered that offer on Friday, Feb. 6, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told USA TODAY Sports. The details of the new proposal were not available.
WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike toldthe Associated PressFriday that the gap between the two sides on issues like revenue sharing continues to be vast. But the players' union wants to close it and avoid a lock out or strike.
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"I know our players 100% want to play this year," she said. "We want a season.
"We made the point that once we nail (revenue sharing), we can get everything else done."
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Catherine Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner, hands the Most Valuable Player award to A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces holds up the championship trophy after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with fans after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis and head coach Becky Hammon speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces sits with the media during the post-game press conference following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces takes a shot in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
Head coach Becky Hammon and A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with Chelsea Gray #12 and Jewell Loyd #24 after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Las Vegas Aces defeat the Phoenix Mercury 97-86 to win the championship.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
Catherine Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner, hands the Most Valuable Player award to A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces holds up the championship trophy after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
Chelsea Gray #12 of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates with fans after winning Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Chris Coduto, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner and Las Vegas Aces owner Mark Davis and head coach Becky Hammon speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces sits with the media during the post-game press conference following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces takes a shot in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
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See the moment the Las Vegas Aces celebrate their 2025 WNBA championship win
Head coach Becky Hammon and A'ja Wilson #22 of the Las Vegas Aces speaks to the media following Game Four of the 2025 WNBA Playoffs finals at Mortgage Matchup Center on October 10, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
(Christian Petersen, Getty Images)
The players are asking for 30% of the gross revenue. The league's previous proposal, one the other had, offered more than 70% of net revenue. The WNBA's previous offer also included 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.
Theregular-season is supposed to tipoff May 8. But before that can happen the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire will have an expansion draft. Free agency and the WNBA draft also need to take place.
"Having the strike on the table is something that we're very much aware of, but there's so many more conversations that have to happen," Ogwumike told the AP. "You know, we're not just going to say, 'Hey, today's the day (we'll strike).' You know, I think that's what we're demonstrating right now is negotiating in good faith."
