"Women's National Basketball Players Association executive director Terri Jackson told reporters the bargaining session featured "a lot of conversation going in the right direction," while WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert added "we're working hard ... and still have work to do.""
"Engelbert briefly spoke with reporters but did not take questions, saying both sides are working hard on securing a win-win deal. She called the talks "complex" and "complicated" and the pursuit of a transformational deal "really important to the future not just of the league, but of women's sports.""
"Asked whether there were indications a deal could be reached in the coming days Jackson responded that "conversations are continuing, and they need to be." "Every meeting is a positive meeting," Jackson said."
The WNBA and its players' union conducted intensive negotiations over 12 hours from Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning at a Manhattan hotel, but did not finalize a new collective bargaining agreement. The session met the league's deadline for completing a term sheet to prevent impact on the 2026 schedule. Key union representatives including president Nneka Ogwumike and vice presidents Breanna Stewart and Alysha Clark participated alongside league commissioner Cathy Engelbert and other league officials. Both sides characterized the talks positively, with union executive director Terri Jackson noting conversations moved in the right direction. Engelbert described negotiations as complex but important for women's sports' future. Discussions continued between staff after players departed, with both parties indicating ongoing commitment to reaching a transformational agreement.
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