With the March 10 deadline looming, WNBA negotiations remain at an impasse as players push for revenue sharing and housing benefits. The league and the Women's National Basketball Players Association have exchanged proposals over the weekend, but significant gaps persist on core issues. Players like Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart advocate for in-person meetings to break the stalemate.

Revenue sharing represents the biggest sticking point, with the WNBPA proposing players receive 26% of gross revenue versus the league's offer of over 70% of net revenue. The league's proposal includes a $5.75 million salary cap in 2026, projected to grow substantially by 2031. Housing remains contentious after the league suggested eliminating team-provided housing, a benefit since 1999.

If no agreement is reached by Tuesday, the league faces a compressed offseason with expansion draft, free agency, and draft all potentially crammed into April. While a strike has been authorized since December, players remain divided on that path. League sources remain confident a deal will be reached to ensure the 2026 season proceeds as scheduled, but the clock is ticking on avoiding schedule disruptions and revenue losses.