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The union, sources said, has grown increasingly frustrated that the league hasn't formally responded to its most recent proposal, submitted around Christmas. But sources said a strong debate has emerged within the seven-member executive committee, which the WNBPA player body authorized in December to call a strike "when necessary." According to multiple sources, one group says that now is the time to fundamentally alter the league's revenue sharing model and players shouldn't compromise further until they feel comfortable with the new system. Another group says that though there are still some matters to be negotiated, the players have already gained significant ground and are closer to a deal -- and are less inclined to pursue a strike.

Excellent reporting here from @alexaphilippou.bsky.social and @ramonaespn.bsky.social leading up to the meeting happening right now between the #WNBA and #WNBPA. This stood out:

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Sources: Rockets expand talks to buy, move Sun Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise to Houston, sources told ESPN

Breaking: Houston Rockets ownership is in substantive talks with the Connecticut Sun over the potential purchase and relocation of the WNBA franchise, sources told me and @ramonaespn.bsky.social.

More:

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I loved that one so much. Do you know Windhorst actually found out what kind of soup it was!!

There were a few arguments with head coach Tyronn Lue and especially associate head coach Jeff Van Gundy. There had also been multiple meetings with Frank about being more positive and not engaging in activities the organization perceived as "divisive." "There really wasn't one thing," said one source close to the situation. "This isn't like JR Smith throwing the soup in Cleveland."

What a wonderful little grace note in @ramonaespn.bsky.social's CP3 tick-tock. A little amuse-bouche from the kitchen for an old-time basketblogger. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Jason Collins, on his cancer diagnosis: It's Stage 4 glioblastoma and I'm fighting In an exclusive with ESPN, the 13-year NBA veteran and pioneer reveals that he is fighting for his life.

Everyone should read this incredible first-person piece by Jason Collins (as told to @ramonaespn.bsky.social), on his battle with brain cancer. So much admiration for this man.

Clark, Plum cite 'disheartening' CBA talks Caitlin Clark discussed the need for compromise in the ongoing WNBA CBA negotiations at USA Basketball camp on Friday, her first organized practice since a soft-tissue injury sidelined her for most of...

On the CBA: Kelsey Plum called talks "a little bit disheartening," citing "how far away we are."

Caitlin Clark said while WNBA players will "fight for everything we deserve," they must seek "compromise on both ends" & "need to play basketball" next year

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LeBron James is now alone in 2nd all-time in regular season wins (passing Robert Parish)

First is Kareem

The Thunder are inevitable

On its way

Via @ramonaespn.bsky.social: Sources told ESPN that the league has been proposed a 21-day extension. Two sides are still discussing length of the extension, which expires at midnight tonight.

Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111

As a survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Viola Ford Fletcher bravely shared her story so that we’d never forget this painful part of our history. Michelle and I are grateful for her lifelong work to advance civil rights, and send our love to her family.

Team that traded its unprotected first round pick is now 2-9

Asked Nikola Jokic about the biggest difference for his team this year through 11 games

Jokic: "The bench unit. It's a lot of veterans. A lot of guys who care, who know how to play... know what their role is. And we have advantages in multiple positions."

Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle just became the fifth duo in NBA history to each put together a 20-point triple-double in a game, ESPN’s Michael C. Wright reports.

Hey @ramonaespn.bsky.social this is a great quote. I immediately think of Searching for Bobby Fisher when Joe Mantegna schools Laura Linney🙂

I'll also be talking with @ramonaespn.bsky.social at Sinai Temple. Very excited for that one too!

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'Beyond repair': Napheesa Collier, Cathy Engelbert and a WNBA teetering on the brink Amid the WNBA Finals, two of the most powerful people in the game are locked in a contentious battle -- for public opinion, power and money.

A good explainer by @ramonaespn.bsky.social & Kendra Andrews. I was wondering about Collier's clear conflict of interest re: Unrivaled, and if she ran any of that by the union head or any other union stakeholders.
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MLB uses pitchcom now so signs can’t be stolen. Pages is signaling pitch location here because Realmuto is being sloppy and setting up inside early.

But that didn’t matter because Strahm missed his location by three feet and threwq a flat 91-mile-per hour fastball into the nitro zone.

What did you mean to say? 😊

Kawhi Leonard to @ramonaespn.bsky.social: “I understand the full contract and the services that I had to do. I deal with the conspiracies or the clickbait analysts or journalism that’s going on.”

Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

This was a really fun story from @ramonaespn.bsky.social. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

Look at the job she’s done with the Pacer’s defense!!!
Great story by @ramonaespn.bsky.social

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This ran on January 14. Think it held up OK.

Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

NBA Finals 2025: Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball, via @ramonaespn.bsky.social

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Tyrese Haliburton, Caitlin Clark and the most powerful friendship in basketball From group chats to high-level X's and O's breakdowns, the two superstars have pushed themselves -- and each other -- to the top of the basketball universe.

.@ramonaespn.bsky.social has been absolutely cooking lately. And she dropped another gem today!

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Thanks, Dan

Parenting and game plans: Inside Jenny Boucek's extraordinary basketball journey to the Pacers For decades, Boucek had professional dreams and personal ones -- and believed they were mutually exclusive. Now, as a mom and the first front-of-the-bench female assistant in the NBA, she's finally li...

Really, really loved this one from @ramonaespn.bsky.social. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

YouTube video by ESPN Tyrese Haliburton hits WILD 4-POINT PLAY GAME WINNER to put the Bucks away | NBA on ESPN

Here’s the play! www.youtube.com/watch?v=03HE...

It’s such a good play that she came up with after playing flag football and refined it with Sue Bird, who told me it works because “basketball defenses can’t guard you and hit you the way safeties in football can, so at some point they’ll be on their heels. “

Parenting and game plans: Inside Jenny Boucek's extraordinary basketball journey to the Pacers For decades, Boucek had professional dreams and personal ones -- and believed they were mutually exclusive. Now, as a mom and the first front-of-the-bench female assistant in the NBA, she's finally li...

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