The players of the WNBA submitted a counterproposal to the league's leadership Tuesday that offers a small concession in terms of revenue sharing, as well as a slightly different plan that relates to housing provided by teams in the league. A source familiar with the proposal told ESPN the players' union is now asking for 27.5% of gross revenue — revenue before expenses are deducted — over the course of the agreement.
In December, the union asked for 31% of gross revenue, a plan that would have started with 28% in Year 1 of the agreement.
The players also adjusted their team housing proposal
Housing has been another issue at the heart of the discussions for the players. In their counterproposal sent this week, the WNBPA proposed that teams be obligated to provide housing t players for the first several years of a new deal, but as the agreement wears on, teams will no longer have to provide housing to players who are making close to the maximum salary and who have full salary protection.
Teams in the WNBA have provided housing for players since the first CBA was ratified in 1999.
This update follows concessions the WNBA made in terms of housing in February. The league previously proposed that players on minimum salaries and those with zero years of play would be given one-bedroom apartments for the first three years of the new deal, and that developmental players would be provided with studio apartments.
The WNBA has not responded to the newest proposal
Revenue sharing has been a contentious issue throughout the CBA negotiations, and it's unclear how today's update will change what the league is willing to offer (if it changes at all). The league previously offered players on average over 70% of net revenue, and its most recent proposal included a $5.65 million salary cap this year (which was up from approximately $1.5 million in 2025). That salary cap would increase over the course of the agreement adn in line with revenue growth.
The league's most recent proposal also had maximum salaries at $1.3 million in 2026 and close to $2 million in 231. The supermax last year was at $249,000. The league's most recent proposal also would have the average player salary (including revenue sharing) near $540,000 in 2026 and $780,000 in 2031, a big increase from $120,000 last season.
The CBA signed in January 2020 lapsed in October 2025 and the two sides have been attempting to negotiate a new deal since then. Most league business is at a standstill until a new CBA is signed.