Alexa Philippou

What we're hearing on the WNBA's CBA negotiations With the Nov. 30 WNBA deadline looming for a new CBA, where do talks stand?

Some new tidbits on exclusivity, WNBA draft eligibility, the expansion draft and more in our latest piece on what we're hearing on the WNBA's CBA negotiations:

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Source: WNBA proposes max salary over $1.1M The WNBA's latest CBA proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million and a new league minimum of more than $220,000, a source confirmed to ESPN.

ICYMI last night: The WNBA's latest collective bargaining proposal would include revenue sharing with a maximum salary of more than $1.1 million available to more than one player per team growing each year, per the AP and confirmed by ESPN.

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An oldie but goodie :)

How Azzi Fudd became the best prospect in a generation Basketball's best prospect in decades couldn't be derailed by a devastating knee injury or a pandemic. The next step in Fudd's ascension: teaming with Paige Bueckers at UConn.

And if you're an Azzi Fudd fan, check out this piece @katiebarnes.bsky.social wrote about her in February 2021!

This piece highlights friendships, stuggles & a devastating injury, further cementing the young athlete's legacy.

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Final statline: 29 points (ties career-high), 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, 0 turnovers

Sarah Strong in the first half: 15 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, 1 block.

Kid's good.

Today’s hoops

No. 14 Michigan routed No. 18 Notre Dame, 93-54, today in the Shamrock Classic. That’s:

-Michigan’s largest win over a ranked opponent in program history

-Notre Dame’s largest loss since the 2002 NCAA tournament and largest loss to a ranked team in program history

What's at stake for Engelbert, Silver, owners and teams in WNBA CBA negotiations From Cathy Engelbert and Adam Silver to WNBA owners, here's what the management side of CBA negotiations is focused on.

Earlier this week, we took a look at the different player constituencies impacted by the CBA talks. Now, here's what the management side of CBA negotiations -- from Cathy Engelbert to Adam Silver to various WNBA owners -- is focused on and what’s at stake for them:

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Notre Dame’s Hannah Hidalgo recorded the following tonight vs. Akron:

-44 points, the most in a game in Notre Dame history

-16 steals, the most in a game in recorded Division I history (steals fully tracked since 1987-88)

-9 rebounds, 4 assists

What's at stake for every player in the WNBA labor battle From stars with millions in off-court endorsements to those making the minimum, every WNBA player stands to gain in the new CBA.

@kpelton.bsky.social, @michaelvoepelespn.bsky.social, @kendra-andrews.bsky.social & I tried to make sense of what's at stake for the various sets of interests among WNBA players in this labor battle, and how might those differences manifest in CBA negotiations:

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Jazzy Davidson in her second-career game: 21 points, 5 blocks, 4 assists, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, and the game-winning layup over No. 9 NC State

No. 18 USC takes down NC State, 69-68, despite trailing by as many as 11. Huge non-con win for the JuJu Watkins-less Trojans

More context on the participating lottery teams ⬇️

The WNBA draft lottery will take place Nov. 23 on ESPN, featuring the Dallas Wings, Minnesota Lynx, Seattle Storm, Washington Mystics & Chicago Sky

Odds to land the No. 1 pick:

DAL: 42%
MIN: 26.1%
SEA: 16.7%
WAS: 9.7%
CHI: 5.5%

The ‘26 draft is scheduled for April 13

WNBA coaching tracker for 2026: Toronto introduces Brondello The WNBA coaching carousel includes five positions -- four of which have been filled.

And in Toronto, Sandy Brondello laid out a clear vision for the Tempo: "To build a world-class franchise that competes at the highest level, to create a strong and dynamic culture and to root everything we do in clear and consistent values."

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Storm introduce Raman, hail her as 'trailblazer' The Storm introduced Sonia Raman as the team's new coach at a news conference Wednesday.

Then in Seattle, Sonia Raman was introduced as "a trailblazer" as she takes the helm of the Storm:

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Fernandez eyes change for Bueckers-led Wings New Wings coach Jose Fernandez says he is excited to work with Paige Bueckers and promised change for the last-place franchise.

A big week for new coaches in the WNBA: Jose Fernandez was introduced earlier today in Dallas, where he said, "This won't be the same old Dallas Wings, my brother," paraphrasing his late colleague at USF, Amir Abdur-Rahim. "Change is coming, and we're gonna win."

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Storm introduce Raman, hail her as 'trailblazer' The Storm introduced Sonia Raman as the team's new head coach at a news conference Wednesday.

News story on the Storm introducing new coach Sonia Raman as a "trailblazer," with GM Talisa Rhea highlighting Raman's expertise in analytics and player development as well as her ability to build relationships: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

The real Azzi Fudd? 'None of you have seen it' The Most Outstanding Player of last year's Final Four has shown her peak powers only in small glimpses. Now Azzi Fudd is ready to level up for the Huskies' repeat bid.

Don't miss @katiebarnes.bsky.social on Azzi Fudd before she and the Huskies officially begin their title defense tonight

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“While we believed negotiations would be further along, the players are more focused, united, and determined than ever to reach an agreement that reflects their value and undeniable impact on the league.”

Statement from the WNBPA:

“The WNBPA Executive Committee agreed to the league’s proposed 30-day extension of the current CBA, with the condition that the players may terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours’ notice. ...

First on the extension agreement news:
@benpickman.bsky.social

Can confirm the WNBA and the WNBPA have agreed to a 30-day extension as they work towards a new collective bargaining agreement. The new deadline will be Nov. 30.

The 30-day extension was initially offered by the league, as reported earlier this week

New coach Raman calls Storm job 'homecoming' New Storm coach Sonia Raman touted her connection to the Seattle area and the aspects of the franchise that make her new job attractive.

Spoke to Sonia Raman, who was officially announced as the Storm's new head coach Wednesday, for a news story about how the Storm played a key role in her move to the WNBA after four seasons as an NBA assistant and her coaching philosophy: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

It's official: Two-time WNBA champion head coach Sandy Brondello has agreed to terms to become the first head coach of the Toronto Tempo.

The deal was negotiated by Jonathan Jordan of SIG Sports

A source said the players may be willing to consider an extension "under the right circumstances" but they feel "those circumstances do not yet exist."

Sources: WNBA offers extension on CBA deadline The WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA ahead of the October 31 deadline.

Breaking: The WNBA has offered players a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA, sources told ESPN.

Time is ticking for a resolution, one way or another, with Friday's deadline rapidly approaching

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Fernandez's deal was negotiated by Brian D. Stanchak of The BDS Agency

Jose Fernandez to the Dallas Wings is a done deal. Expect an announcement soon on Fernandez's hiring as their new head coach.

First on the news was @northam67.bsky.social