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More Than 70 Elected Officials Urge WNBA, NBA to Seal Fair CBA Before Oct. 31 Deadline

The appeal presses league leaders to bargain in good faith over whether player pay should be tied directly to revenue.

Overview

  • The letter, addressed to Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver, urges a fair and timely agreement before the current CBA expires on October 31.
  • Signatories include New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, with organizing help from NYC council member Tiffany Cabán across seven WNBA markets.
  • The WNBA says its offer features major salary increases and an uncapped revenue-sharing component, a characterization the union disputes.
  • Reporting indicates the league’s revenue extras would be triggered only after benchmarks are met, while the WNBPA seeks a fixed percentage of league revenue.
  • WNBPA advisor Erin Drake warned the unresolved dispute could jeopardize the 2026 season, noting broader impacts beyond basketball.