Why did the WNBA players authorize a strike vote? How and under what circumstances would the WNBPA executive committee vote on one? What do onlookers think about a strike? More on the fallout from last week's strike authorization vote: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike told ESPN after Thursday's strike authorization vote, "We're looking for a good deal to get done but I think we're also prepared for whatever it takes for that to happen, while also understanding that we want a 2026 season." More: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

The latest on the WNBPA’s strike authorization, the WNBA’s response and where things stand with negotiations: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Per source, the WNBA's latest proposal includes an uncapped revenue-sharing model that would: -raise max salaries above $1.3 mil, growing to nearly $2.0 mil over the life of the deal -raise average salaries above $530k, growing to > $770k over life of deal -raise the min. to > $250k in Year 1 alone

Statement from the WNBA: "While we acknowledge the players’ right to authorize a future work stoppage, we strongly disagree with the WNBPA’s characterization of the current state of negotiations, which fundamentally misrepresents the ongoing discussions taking place at the bargaining table."

BREAKING: The WNBPA executive committee has been authorized to call a strike “when necessary”

Angel Reese said she plans on returning to the Chicago Sky after a rocky finish to her second season led to speculation she might have played her last game for the franchise. "I'm under contract, so yes, I plan on returning to the Sky," Reese said Friday. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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 www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Now that we know existing WNBA teams will be able to protect five players for the upcoming expansion draft to start building rosters for the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo after a new CBA is signed, I looked at what players could be available based on current rules: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Team-provided housing has emerged as a flashpoint in CBA talks. @katiebarnes.bsky.social and I explored how housing works in the WNBA, why the league may no longer want to provide it and the potential ramifications: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Can confirm @anniecostabile.bsky.social that the WNBA has proposed an earlier start to training camp and no longer having teams provide player housing. Lots to still discuss and figure out in the coming weeks as both sides approach the new Jan. 9, 2026 deadline: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

From NBA Today, new reporting on the WNBA's latest CBA proposal:

ICYMI last night: The WNBA and WNBPA agreed to an extension on the current CBA through Jan. 9, as they look to continue negotiations toward a new deal. The agreement includes the option for either party to terminate the extension with 48 hours' notice. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Statement to ESPN from the WNBA: “The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to extend the current CBA through January 9, 2026, with either party having the option to terminate the extension with 48 hours’ advance notice. The WNBA and WNBPA are continuing to work toward a new agreement.”

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.

A statement provided by the WNBPA to ESPN: “We have proposed a six-week extension. We expect substantive movement from the league within this window.”

The WNBA CBA expires at 11:59 p.m. ET tonight Some of the possible outcomes: 1. An extension is agreed upon by both the league & WNBPA (cont.)

What’s the latest on WNBA CBA negotiations as the two sides meet this week? We look at the players’ reaction to the league’s proposal last week, which one player called a “slap in the face,” and latest expansion draft news. The Nov. 30 deadline looms. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese, JuJu Watkins, Lauren Betts, Cameron Brink, Sonia Citron, Rickea Jackson, Veronica Burton and Kiki Iriafen are making their senior national team camp debuts www.espn.com/olympics/bas...

USA Basketball's training camp roster for Dec. 12-14 at Duke: Lauren Betts Aliyah Boston Cam Brink Paige Bueckers Veronica Burton Sonia Citron Caitlin Clark Kah Copper Chelsea Gray Brittney Griner Dearica Hamby Kiki Iriafen Rickea Jackson Bri Jones Kelsey Plum Angel Reese JuJu Watkins Jackie Young

This is the fifth instance where a franchise has had consecutive No. 1 overall picks: Wings, 2025-26 Fever, 2023-24 Aces, 2017-19 Storm, 2015-16 Storm, 2001-02

For the second year in a row, the Dallas Wings won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA draft. Rest of the lottery order: 2. Minnesota Lynx 3. Seattle Storm 4. Washington Mystics 5. Chicago Sky

Happy WNBA draft lottery day! Here are each team’s odds to land the No. 1 pick: Dallas Wings: 42% Minnesota Lynx: 26.1% Seattle Storm: 16.7% Washington Mystics: 9.7% Chicago Sky: 5.5%

News: Cameron Brink, the 2024 No. 2 WNBA draft pick, has signed with Zack Miller at WME Basketball, joining its powerhouse roster of active players including Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston, Satou Sabally and Jackie Young

ESPN story on the New York Liberty hiring Golden State Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco, first reported by Shams Charania, as the franchise's new head coach. Three of five WNBA hires this offseason have NBA ties: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

More details here on why the WNBPA feels the WNBA's CBA proposal misses key demands. Sources told ESPN the players' union does not feel the league's proposal includes a system where the salary cap and player salaries sufficiently grow with the business. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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. www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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. www.espn.com/espn/feature...

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

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: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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

@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: www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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

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

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." www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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/_...

Don't miss @katiebarnes.bsky.social on Azzi Fudd before she and the Huskies officially begin their title defense tonight www.espn.com/womens-colle...

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. ...

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

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."

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 www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

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

Can confirm the Dallas Wings are closing in on hiring longtime USF coach Jose Fernandez as their new head coach Sources told ESPN Dallas was looking for someone with significant head coaching experience, a proven track record for sustained success + international reach www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...

In the latest of a series of escalating public exchanges between the WNBA and WNBPA, the league says it has offered an uncapped revenue sharing proposal to the players, calling the union's statement to the contrary "frustrating and counterproductive.” www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...