With New CBA, the WNBA Is Venturing Into a New, ‘Transformative’ Future

Twenty years ago, labor discussions focused on how the WNBA would survive. Now, with the league ascending to new heights, the emphasis is rightfully on how it will evolve.
CNBC

As WNBA labor deadline nears, players union is 'frustrated' by lack of progress

The WNBA and players face a Jan. 9 deadline to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement amid record league growth. Players are pushing for major salary and benefit increases, citing frustration and concerns over pay equity. A potential work stoppage ...
The Big Lead

Former WNBA MVP shares optimistic outlook on new CBA deal

Jul 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; WNBA logo is seen on the court before a basketball game between the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The WNBA finds itself at an interesting crossroads.
New York Post

WNBA makes minor changes in latest response to players as CBA negotiations reach 11th hour

The WNBA on Friday officially responded to the players union’s collective bargaining agreement proposal Friday — three days after blasting the Women’s National Basketball Players Association’s latest offer as “unrealistic.” As CBA negotiations ...
Sports Illustrated

Phoenix Struggles In 2003, Misses The Playoffs

The Phoenix Mercury struggled in 2003, and before their 2012 season, that was their worst record. Phoenix had a record of 8-26 in 2003, and it all started with a loss to the Sacramento Monarchs. The Monarchs beat them 65-56, and Edwina Brown was Phoenix's ...
The New York Times

WNBA, players union fail to reach CBA deal at deadline

The WNBA and players union couldn't reach an agreement and now enter into a status quo period. Ethan Miller / Getty Images The WNBA collective bargaining agreement will expire at midnight Saturday. The league and the WNBA players’ association had 15 ...
New York Post

Caitlin Clark gives optimistic outlook as WNBA’s CBA talks hit critical juncture

Caitlin Clark projected a much more optimistic tone about the prospects of the WNBA and its players hammering out a new collective bargaining agreement ahead of talks Monday between the players’ association and the league. The frustration was evident ...