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WNBA Players Remain Unified Amid CBA Talks
Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum express concerns but say players are still on the same page
Published on Mar. 5, 2026
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WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum, who are vice presidents of the players' association, say they feel better about the state of labor talks with the league after a meeting with the executive committee. The players have expressed 'serious concerns' about how the union is handling the negotiations, but Stewart says they remain unified in their goals for the next collective bargaining agreement.
Why it matters
The WNBA and its players are in a critical period as they try to reach a new CBA before the upcoming season. With expansion teams set to join the league, there is urgency to get a deal done, but the players have raised concerns about the negotiation process. Their unity will be key to securing the best possible agreement.
The details
Stewart and Plum wrote a letter to the WNBPA executive director this week expressing their 'serious concerns' about how the union is handling the CBA talks. The letter called for more transparency, including a breakdown of the WNBA's finances and analysis of the potential losses players could face in a delayed or shortened season. After a meeting with the executive committee, Stewart said she feels better about where things stand and is convinced the players remain unified in their goals.
- The WNBA has told the players' union that it needs to get a deal in place by this coming Tuesday to start the season on time.
- The league and the players have been unable to reach a new collective bargaining agreement since the union opted out of the previous deal.
The players
Breanna Stewart
A WNBA star and vice president of the players' association.
Kelsey Plum
A WNBA star and vice president of the players' association.
Terri Jackson
The executive director of the WNBPA.
What they’re saying
“The call made me feel better. Sometimes hard conversations need to be had. I felt better after it and know that we finished that call understanding that we're representing the larger body (of players) and we have work to be done and we're going to do that work.”
— Breanna Stewart (AP)
“I've always approached anything in life, any adversity, by staying in the game. I'm a human being. It's hard. I definitely have moments, but at the end of the day, I know my heart. I know I'm super excited about tonight, and when you work all year for something, you want to finish it.”
— Kelsey Plum (AP)
What’s next
The WNBA has told the players' union that it needs to get a deal in place by this coming Tuesday to start the season on time.
The takeaway
The WNBA players, led by stars like Breanna Stewart and Kelsey Plum, remain unified in their goals for the next CBA despite some concerns about the negotiation process. Their solidarity will be crucial as they work to secure the best possible deal for the league and its players.
