Sources: WNBA projecting big losses in latest proposal; union disagrees
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Key Points:
- The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) are negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement with a Jan. 9 deadline but remain divided on key issues including revenue sharing, revenue definitions, and expense accounting.
- The WNBA projects that the WNBPA's proposal—offering players about 30% of gross revenue and a roughly $10.5 million salary cap—would result in $700 million in losses over the agreement term, threatening the league’s financial health; the union disputes this figure, citing differences in how expansion fees are treated.
- The league's proposal suggests players receive over 50% of net revenue (revenue after expenses), with uncapped revenue sharing, significantly increased salaries, and a starting
