"Union president Nneka Ogwumike walked out of the NBA offices around 1:30 p.m. -- three hours after she got there -- and said "no we can't [talk]" when asked for comment. Ogwumike was joined by executive committee members Brianna Turner and Alysha Clark. Kelsey Plum and Napheesa Collier planned on being at the meeting, but they had flight issues so they participated via Zoom along with Breanna Stewart."
"Talks to reach a new CBA haven't had much traction over the last few weeks as the union says it is waiting for a response to a proposal it sent around Christmas that included a 30% gross revenue share for the players. The league's most recent offer last month would guarantee a maximum base salary of $1 million in 2026 that could reach $1.3 million through revenue sharing."
WNBA and the players' union met in New York for a bargaining session after weeks without talks. Union president Nneka Ogwumike walked out of the NBA offices after three hours and declined comment. Union executive committee members attended, with others participating via Zoom. The union is awaiting a response to a holiday proposal that included a 30% gross revenue share for players. The league offered a 2026 maximum base salary guarantee of $1 million, potentially $1.3 million with revenue sharing and nearly $2 million over the deal. A moratorium halting early free-agency processes remains in place, and the stalemate could delay the 2026 season and expansion procedures.
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