"I know our players 100% want to play this year," she said in a wide-ranging interview with The Associated Press on Friday. "We want a season."
"We made the point that once we nail this, we can get everything else done."
"The players want around 30% of the gross revenue -- money generated before expenses -- for the first year in their latest proposal. Under the league's previous proposal, players would receive in excess of 70% of net revenue, though that would be their take of the profits after expenses are paid. Those expenses would include upgraded facilities, charter flights, five-star hotels, medical services, security and arenas."
A three-hour meeting at the NBA offices ended with the players' union expecting a new collective bargaining proposal. The WNBA submitted its latest proposal Friday evening, ending a more than six-week wait for a counteroffer. Players' union president Nneka Ogwumike said significant work remains for the season to start on time but expressed confidence games will be played in 2026 and emphasized that players want a season. Key bargaining centers on revenue sharing, with players seeking about 30% of gross revenue in year one while the league previously offered more than 70% of net revenue and guaranteed higher potential salaries.
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