The deadline for the WNBA and the WNBPA to agree upon a new Collective Bargaining Agreement passed on January 9th. Both parties reportedly remain far apart in their expectations for a new deal. And the early repercussions are being felt,

WNBA and WNBPA weigh a Free Agency moratorium as the CBA deadline hits, with labor tensions rising across the league.

With the WNBA CBA now expired, many paths forward emerge.

With just three days remaining, the WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have until Jan. 9 to reach a collective bargaining agreement. With an extension already in place, several outcomes are possible. Lunar Owls and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier expressed her opinions and beliefs on the matter Monday night.

At a time when uncertainty surrounds the WNBA, the 3×3 format has offered a refreshing alternative as top players showcase their games. Behind the scenes, however, members of the WNBPA Executive Committee remain engaged in critical CBA discussions that could shape the league’s immediate future.

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