In New York, on Monday, February 2, 2026, representatives from the WNBA and the players' union gathered for a three-hour meeting to discuss the stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations after several weeks of inactivity. This meeting included union president Nneka Ogwumike and other executive committee members, as well as WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the labor relations committee members. The union expressed that progress had been stagnant, primarily because they were waiting for a response to a key proposal submitted around Christmas that requested a 30% gross revenue share for the players. The league, however, did not consider the latest proposal significantly different from previous offers, which has led to frustration on the union’s part. The meeting ultimately did not yield any breakthroughs, with Ogwumike declining to comment further upon leaving. Additionally, logistical issues forced some players to participate via Zoom instead of in person, further complicating efforts to foster direct conversation between the players and the league's owners during the meeting.