WNBPA exec committee says latest CBA proposal 'not worth taking'
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Key Points:
- The WNBPA's seven-player executive committee reaffirmed their unity and commitment to negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), stating the current league proposal is "not worth taking."
- A recent player survey showed 84% of respondents rejected the league's offer of 50% of net revenue (less than 15% of gross revenue over eight years) and want the union to continue negotiations.
- Executive committee members Kelsey Plum and Breanna Stewart expressed concerns about player involvement and the negotiation process, advocating for more pragmatic negotiations on revenue sharing.
- The union emphasized its readiness to use all available tools, including a strike authorization from a December player vote, to secure a fair deal that prioritizes players' interests.
- With a March
