Union sees WNBA's offer as a 'win,' but CBA talks continue

"I want to play, and players want to play. And so obviously we're going to continue to negotiate and do everything we possibly can to get this done in a timely fashion. But obviously a strike would be the worst thing for both sides, because we are in a revenue [sharing system], so no revenue, no revenue to share."

"The two sides have been far apart on revenue sharing as they work toward a new CBA -- a process that started nearly 17 months ago when the WNBPA opted out of the previous agreement. The WNBPA has asked for a system where players receive 30% of gross revenue (before deducting expenses), while the league has offered a system where the players receive 70% of net revenue (after deducting expenses)."

"Plum said that getting the league to agree to a revenue sharing system for the first time -- where players' salaries will grow as both league and team revenue grows -- is something 'we fought really hard for,' and that the WNBPA can continue to negotiate the expense credits the league would get."

The WNBPA and NBA have been negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement for nearly 17 months, with significant disagreement over revenue sharing. The players union seeks 30% of gross revenue, while the league offers 70% of net revenue, equating to less than 15% of gross revenue. WNBPA first vice president Kelsey Plum characterizes the league's agreement to implement a revenue-sharing system for the first time as a major achievement. She emphasizes that players want to play and advocates for continued negotiation rather than striking, noting that a strike would eliminate revenue for both parties. The union maintains authority to authorize a strike when necessary.

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