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With CBA negotiations looming over the WNBA Finals, Satou Sabally offered a glimpse into what the league is allegedly offering players, and how much it feels they're worth.
Last year, the players’ union opted out of the present CBA, which was set to expire in 2027. The deadline to come to a new agreement is Oct. 31. The league and union can agree to an extension, as they did in 2019. For now, the two sides remain far apart, many players said.
Ahead of the WNBA Finals in Phoenix, Satou Sabally commented on Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s response to Napheesa Collier, Adam Silver’s statement on recent events, and more.
Satou Sabally set her stance about the ongoing WNBA and CBA negotiations ahead of the Mercury's Game 3 in the WNBA Finals.
The WNBA is booming. Viewership, attendance and franchise values are hitting record highs. TV deals are surging, and teams like the Connecticut Sun could sell for over $300 million.
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WNBA CBA Dispute Could Bring Labor and Antitrust Litigation
The collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and the WNBPA is set to expire on Friday, Oct. 31. After that date, the two sides could enter a litigious phase where mediators and judges enter the situation and shape how it ends.
Phoenix Mercury star Satou Sabally commented on the possibility of a WNBA lockout amid a standstill in CBA negotiations.
Fever players talked about the importance of the upcoming CBA negotiations. The deal expires Oct. 31 and it appears a lockout "is where it's headed."
This article was originally published on fansided.com as 3 worst-case scenarios for WNBA labor negotiations.