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.