In the United States, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and its players' union have been engaged in negotiations regarding a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) following the expiration of the previous terms. The sides agreed to a six-week extension on November 30, 2025, which pushed the new deadline to January 9, 2026. This decision came after a month of meetings intending to address significant gaps in the proposed salary structure. The players' union, the WNBPA, has been advocating for a revenue-sharing model, suggesting that player salaries should be tied to the league's revenue. In contrast, the league has proposed a system with a fixed base salary and other compensation components, which has left many players dissatisfied due to the perceived lack of improvements over the previous agreement. The two sides have exchanged proposals regularly and held discussions about various topics like benefits for retiring players and prioritization rights for international players. The league has previously extended CBA negotiations during past contracts, suggesting a pattern where both sides are willing to take the time needed to reach a more satisfactory agreement. Given the nature of these negotiations and the ongoing discussions, the future of the CBA remains uncertain, and the league's timeline for free agency and other key events may be affected if an agreement isn't reached soon.