“Pay us what you owe us.” That rallying cry has echoed through WNBA halls for far too long. Players have demanded fair compensation repeatedly, yet their calls were met mostly with delays. But not anymore.

As of November 30, 2025, the WNBPA (players’ union) and the WNBA face a crucial moment. Sure, the previous collective bargaining agreement expired at the end of October. Then the league offered a 30-day extension, which the union accepted, but with one condition: they could end it with just 48 hours’ notice. But…that countdown is over now.

Because tonight, that extension officially ends. Reports show that “…significant gaps remain, especially regarding the league’s salary system going forward.” Both sides are back at the table, but they are far apart. But what are the players really as

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