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basketball1 hour ago•12 min saved

Analyst Questions WNBPA’s Ban on Sophie Cunningham Gesture

Following Sophie Cunningham’s 22-second finger-point at DeWanna Bonner that went viral, the WNBPA banned licensing the so‑called Sophie point for being derogatory. WNBA analyst Ben Daniel argues the ruling should be dismissed, calling the league’s drama a soap opera, and notes Cunningham can monetize the image through non‑partner brands. The gesture has circulated widely—from UFC events to a White House video—and the licensing ban affects official merch from partners like 2K, Breaking T, Lids, and Panini.

via EssentiallySports|

#basketball #dewanna-bonner #licensing-ban

sports4 months ago•42 min saved

WNBA’s Next-Gen CBA Signals Big Pay, Growth and Benefit Upgrades

After more than a year of negotiations, the WNBA and the WNBPA signed a seven-year CBA described as transformational, delivering a major pay overhaul (salary cap to $7 million; max salaries rising to over $2.4 million; average around $583k), a new revenue-sharing model tied to league growth (roughly 20% of revenue), housing guarantees for 2026–28 with later limits for higher earners, two extra developmental roster spots, potential schedule growth to up to 50–52 games, upgraded travel and facilities, and boosted player bonuses, signaling a new financial era for the league as it heads toward the 2026 season.

via OutKick|

#cba #revenue-sharing #salaries

sports4 months ago•35 min saved

WNBA CBA Talks Stretch to Day Six as Monday Deal Remains Elusive

Six days of marathon talks in Manhattan have failed to produce a deal between the WNBA and the WNBPA, with revenue sharing and housing the main sticking points as commissioner Cathy Engelbert pushes for a deal by Monday to keep the 2026 season on track; housing provisions and revenue splits remain unresolved, and training camp remains on the schedule only if a CBA is signed.

via OutKick|

#housing #revenue-sharing #sports

sports4 months ago•23 min saved

Clark pushes for direct talks to break WNBA CBA stalemate as deadline nears

Caitlin Clark urged the WNBA and the WNBPA to sit down in person and iron out a new CBA before the March 10 deadline, a stance Breanna Stewart endorsed after previously criticizing leadership. With talks narrowing on revenue sharing and salaries, the league’s proposal and the union’s offer remain far apart, risking a delayed or disrupted season if no deal is reached.

via OutKick|

#breanna-stewart #caitlin-clark #cba