SAT . Is the WNBA at risk of a strike or lockout?

Is the WNBA at risk of a strike or lockout?
According to reports from the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) and analysts, the WNBA is facing the possibility of a strike or lockout if a new agreement on labor terms is not reached

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is seen as one of the “centers” of this pressure – she has publicly criticized current salaries and suggested that without improvements, the players themselves may “sit out”.
The rapid growth of the WNBA: with an 11-year television rights deal worth about $2.2 billion to date, and a surge in viewership and visibility, has left players feeling that they are not getting their fair share.
Why Things Are “Heating Up”

WNBA players reportedly receive about 20–25% of basketball-related revenue, while in the NBA it’s about ~50%.
Angel Reeves once revealed that a 3-on-3 outside of the WNBA was worth more than half her WNBA contract.
Expiring Contracts & New Negotiations
The current CBA contract expires after the 2025 season, and no new deal has been announced. The WNBPA opted out early to gain leverage.
The League’s Growing Influence

With growing audiences, players like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are becoming more prominent, making the issue of revenue sharing and player benefits even more pressing.
What’s on the line
If there’s no new deal: a suspension or strike could happen before the 2026 season.

Players could “sit out” or join in with new demands for pay and benefits – as Angel Reese once hinted: “If y’all don’t give
With a suspension, the risk of losing markets, audiences and the development of the league is high.

Implications for fans, media & players

Fans: if there is a suspension, the season could be affected in terms of schedule, television and quality of matches.

Media: this is a time of “racing” for information – it’s important to verify, as there have been many rumors and inaccurate quotes.

Players & teams: need to prepare a plan if negotiations fail – from communications, finances to how to connect with fans

The combination of the strong prominence of the league, regardless of Internal player tensions and the lack of a clear agreement have put the WNBA on the brink of a potential crisis. And Angel Reese, with his public and influential presence, is one of the people putting the most pressure on the league’s leadership. If progress isn’t made soon, the possibility of ceasing play before the 2026 season cannot be ruled out.
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