Story byA question for WNBA, players union during CBA talks: Where’s the urgency?Sabreena MerchantThu, February 5, 2026 at 11:46 AM UTC·7 min readAfter months of failed negotiations and rising tensions, the WNBA and players union met for the first time in 2026 earlier this week to continue discussions to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. However, the two sides found they still have significant gaps to overcome. They left the meeting reportedly without much — if any — movement toward compromise as the season looms about three months away. It begs the question: Where is the urgency?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe last formal CBA proposal from either party was submitted by the Women’s National Basketball Players Association at the end of December.