WNBA players' union feels movement is being made in CBA negotiations after 9-hour bargaining session

"We want to play. We've heard that from the other side as well. We need to see a more robust demonstration of that. That first day was a lot, but I think what we're feeling is like movement, you know, being able to be in the room, being able to exchange proposals."

"In proposals over the last 24 hours, the league has increased its salary cap offer for the first year to $6 million - up from $5.75 million in previous negotiations. Last year, the salary cap for each team was $1.5 million. Average player salaries were $120,000 last year, and that figure stands to increase fourfold."

"Revenue sharing and housing are key sticking points between the sides, as well as assigning a franchise tag to a player and benefits for retired players."

WNBA players' union and league negotiators held extensive talks spanning 12 hours on Tuesday and 9 hours on Wednesday to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. Union president Nneka Ogwumike reported feeling movement in negotiations, with both sides exchanging seven proposals. The league increased its initial salary cap offer to $6 million, up from $5.75 million previously. This represents significant growth from last year's $1.5 million team salary cap, with average player salaries potentially increasing fourfold from $120,000. Key negotiating points include revenue sharing, housing provisions, franchise tag assignments, and retired player benefits. Both sides expressed commitment to reaching a deal, with negotiations scheduled to continue Thursday.

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