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Following a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and ownership, players expressed disappointment, calling it a missed opportunity to reach a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) before the October deadline. Key sticking points remain: revenue sharing, salary structure, and player prioritization for the WNBA over other leagues. While some agreement on family planning and retirement benefits exists, significant differences hinder progress. Players emphasized the need for a swift resolution to avoid a lockout, highlighting the league's upcoming expansion draft. The WNBA's delayed response to the union's proposals further fueled players' concerns.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.