Annie Costabile

During USAB availability, Breanna Stewart said the EC met yesterday but did not provide specifics re: when the next counter proposal will be sent to the league.

Statement from the WNBPA:

“The WNBPA is aware of a situation involving Arike Ogunbowale and are gathering additional information. We will continue to support Arike as her Union and remain in contact with her representatives.”

Arike Ogunbowale Arrested at Unrivaled Title Celebration The WNBA and Unrivaled star was charged with battery. Police say she punched a man in the face and was taken into custody without incident.

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Arike "is home safely," per Unrivaled spokesperson.

Statement from Unrivaled re: Arike Ogunbowale:

“The league is aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and we are in the process of gathering additional information. We’re in contact with Arike and her representatives.”

Statement from the Wings re: Arike Ogunbowale:

“The Wings are aware of an incident involving Arike Ogunbowale and are in the process of gathering more information. Further comments will be provided once we have more details.”

WNBA Union Director Blames Player Rupture on League “I hear the emotions and the range of them as a result of the league putting pressure on the players, the league dragging this out,” Terri Carmichael Jackson tells FOS.

I went to WNBPA HQ to interview executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson about the split amongst members.

“The one thing I said to [the players] is they have one tool and their tool is to out wait you."

More from that conversation & the state of the union: frontofficesports.com/wnba-union-d...

Statement from the WNBPA executive committee:

Breanna Stewart tells the media at Unrivaled shootaround that the WNBA submitted a counterproposal last night.

"We are in a revenue [share] so no revenue, no revenue to share.”

On the state of CBA negotiations, WNBPA VP Kelsey Plum said: “I want to play, and players want to play. Obviously we're going to continue to negotiate and do everything we possibly can to get this done in a timely fashion. But a strike would be the worst thing for both sides..."

The union submitted a counterproposal to the league Fri., a source familiar with negotiations tells me.

Slight move on revenue sharing as the players are now seeking a 26% share of total league and team rev over the life of the deal. Salary cap proposal remains roughly $9.45 million.

Story TK.

WNBA Players Divided Over CBA Approach at Heated Meeting A letter from the union’s director called the gathering of players “spirited, passionate, and at times tough.”

A tense WNBPA meeting was followed by a letter from executive director Terri Carmichael Jackson to players and another from a group of more than 10 agents to union leadership.

This is the latest in CBA negotiations:

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WNBA Players Divided over CBA Approach At Heated Meeting A letter from the union’s director called the gathering of players “spirited, passionate, and at times tough.”

The WNBPA held a virtual meeting on Tuesday night to discuss the state of CBA negotiations, the tone of which became tense almost immediately.

Among the reasons for that tension, per sources, is the approach to negotiations and a potential strike.

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Inside the WNBA’s Proposed New Economic System When the league does finally get back to basketball, things will look very different.

When the WNBA & WNBPA finish at the bargaining table and basketball returns, the league should have its first million-dollar player.

But how will the league proposed max salaries (a supermax at 20% and a standard max at 17.5%) impact the rest of the roster?

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Are the WNBA’s 9-Figure Losses What They Seem? The WNBA claims giving players 27% of revenue would cause enormous losses. The reality is murkier.

The WNBA is claiming the union's latest proposal will result in "hundreds of millions of dollars" in losses for teams.

But the league's complicated ownership structure and distribution of revenue among stakeholders bring those claims into question.

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WNBA Proposes Same Salary Cap in New CBA Offer The league did offer players slightly better terms on housing.

The WNBA is still proposing a salary cap of $5.65 million in its latest, according to a source familiar with negotiations. Additionally, based on league projections players would still not receive more than 15% of total revenue during the agreement.

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The WNBA sent a counterproposal to the players on Friday night, a source confirmed to me.

This is in response to the WNBPA’s submitted on Tuesday seeking a salary cap below $9.5 million and 25% share of total league rev in year 1.

More than 20 Sun-Times Guild members wear shirts with the Guild logo at the CPM office.

Guild members pose for a photo at the CPM office ahead of bargaining.

Chicago’s fake spring may be coming to a close, but that just means it’s bargaining season!

Today marked the start of negotiations to ensure Chicago Public Media respects and protects the Sun-Times Guild journalists bringing you hard-hitting local news.

Are the WNBA’s 9-Figure Losses What They Seem? The WNBA claims giving players 27% of revenue would cause enormous losses. The reality is murkier.

The WNBA is claiming the union's latest proposal will result in "hundreds of millions of dollars" in losses for teams.

But the league's complicated ownership structure and distribution of revenue among stakeholders bring those claims into question.

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WNBPA Seeks 25% of League Revenue in Counterproposal In its latest counterproposal, the WNBPA is asking for an average of 27.5% of total league revenue over the life of the proposed deal.

In a midnight statement the WNBA claimed the WNBPA's latest proposal would result in "hundreds of millions" in losses

The WNBA has never shared its financial records or provided clarity on the calculation used to determine these projected losses.

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WNBPA Seeks 25% of League Revenue in Counterproposal In its latest counterproposal, the WNBPA is asking for an average of 27.5% of total league revenue over the life of the proposed deal.

The WNBPA countered the league's Feb. 6 proposal late Tuesday afternoon.

The union is seeking 25% of total league revenue in year 1 of the proposed CBA and housing for all players in the first several years.

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Between now and April 19 the league has to execute two drafts (expansion and collegiate draft) and get through free agency. The season is slated to tip off in 81 days.

This means Breanna Stewart will not be impacted by prioritization for joining Fener in April for the Final Six.

Regardless of prioritization and Stewart’s decision, the window for the CBA to get done without delaying the season is closing.

April 19 is TC start date under the current CBA, but players have until May 1 to report before being penalized. If/when a new CBA is ratified, any changes to the prioritization are unlikely to be implemented immediately.

Unrivaled Leans Into NBA Arenas After Making Millions in Philly Unrivaled is moving its semifinals to Barclays Center. The last time the league played in an NBA arena, it made $2 million in revenue.

Unrivaled's touring plans have been expedited with a semifinals stop in Brooklyn.

But what are the league's plans beyond this season?

I talked to Unrivaled president/CEO Alex Bazzell about everything that lies ahead.

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The team will meet in Miami next month for training camp March 7 + 8. Breanna Stewart will join the team for camp.

The qualifying tournament is set for March 11-17 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

USAB head coach Kara Lawson will be joined by Natalie Nakase, Nate Tibbetts, and Stephanie White in San Juan.

USA Basketball's roster for the FIBA World Cup Qualifying tournament is here:

Kahleah Copper
Chelsea Gray
Kelsey Plum
Jackie Young
Dearica Hamby
Rhyne Howard
Aliyah Boston
Paige Bueckers
Sonia Citron
Caitlin Clark
Kiki Iriafen
Angel Reese

Angel Reese Rejoins Unrivaled For Three Games The 3-on-3 league's reigning defensive player of the year will rejoin Rose BC to finish the remainder of the team's regular season.

Angel Reese will rejoin Unrivaled with three games remaining in Rose BCs regular-season schedule.

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