WNBA and Players Union Race to Finalize New CBA Amidst Key DisputesThe WNBA and its players union are in a time crunch to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement, with a handshake deal needed by March tenth to start the season on May eighth. The league emphasized the importance of avoiding delays due to potential lost games, revenue, sponsorships, and fan support.In a virtual meeting with over fifty players, both sides acknowledged the negative impact of a work stoppage but remained far apart on critical issues like revenue sharing and player housing. The unions push for around twenty-seven point five percent of gross revenue was deemed unrealistic by league officials, who offered seventy percent of net revenue in their latest proposal.On a positive note, the league agreed to distribute eight million dollars in revenue sharing from last season, the first time its ever triggered. Players will decide how to split it up within sixty days, with teams handling payouts and getting reimbursed.The league also agreed to cover housing for all players this season, but will limit it to rookies, minimum-salary players, and developmental spots going forward. Negotiations continue as the deadline approaches, with both parties hoping to avoid any disruptions.Support the show Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.Advertise on DNN [email protected] is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected] sources & latest updates https://sources.thednn.ai/24b3b923b2479465

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