Overview
- Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum sent a three-page letter to WNBPA executive director Terri Jackson citing serious concerns over how negotiations are being handled and a lack of player involvement.
- The letter requested detailed revenue and expense data, clarity on rookie salary structure, information on OneTeam Partners distributions, and analysis of potential losses from a delay versus gains from a stronger CBA.
- Jackson shared the letter with the executive committee, the union held a players' call, and Stewart said she felt better after the discussion and believes players remain unified.
- The WNBA has told the union it needs a term sheet by March 10 to keep the current calendar intact, with possible effects on expansion drafts, free agency, training camps, and the May 8 season start if timing slips.
- Reporting indicates the league’s latest proposal would raise the 2026 salary cap to about $5.75 million and accelerate maximum contract eligibility for stars on rookie deals, with internal projections of roughly $8.5 million by Year 6.