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WNBA could face lockout

WNBA could face lockout as union deal deadline looms

The current WNBA regular season will last until September 11 with the playoffs lasting until October 19 at the latest. Both sides could agree to extend the deadline to avoid a work stoppage and continue talks, as they did in 2019 to set the stage for a new deal in early 2020.

USA TODAY · 11h

WNBA, players still gridlocked as new CBA deadline looms

The WNBA and the league's Players Association must ratify a new collective bargaining agreement before Oct. 31 to avoid a potential work stoppage.

Newsweek on MSN · 16h

WNBA CBA Agreement Receives Brutal Update

The WNBA has not announced rules or a date for the next expansion draft. That process cannot be set until a new CBA is in place. The league's most recent expansion draft, for the Golden State Valkyries in 2024, was held weeks before free agency.

Portland Fire WNBA expansion team hires Vanja Černivec

NBC Sports on MSN · 16h

Portland’s WNBA expansion team hires Valkyries executive as first GM

The Portland Fire hired Golden State Valkyries executive Vanja Cernivec as the expansion WNBA team’s new general manager.

ESPN on MSN · 19h

WNBA's expansion Portland Fire names Vanja Cernivec inaugural GM

The Portland Fire announced Monday that Golden State Valkyries vice president of basketball operations Vanja Cernivec will be the WNBA expansion franchise's inaugural general manager.

Yahoo! Sports · 19h

Portland Fire WNBA expansion team hires Vanja Černivec as general manager

The Portland Fire WNBA expansion team has hired Vanja Černivec as its general manager. The club released an official announcement on Monday. Černivec, 43, was the vice president of basketball operations for the Golden State Valkyries,

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Paige Bueckers Turns Heads With Historic Night in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers delivered a performance for the ages, scoring 44 points on 81 percent shooting against the Los Angeles ...

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Data and Brands Make the Case for Paying WNBA Players More

Wasserman numbers show growing viewership but low on-court reward, while Aflac, Ally, and Samsung chip in for players without ...

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Where to watch Aces vs Sky streaming free; WNBA Basketball time, TV channel, odds

Tonight’s WNBA slate features A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces facing off against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky in this ...

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Rihanna's multibillion-dollar brand invested in the WNBA — and it's just the start

The women's basketball league has set highs in viewership and attendance in recent years, and companies are taking notice.

“It’s Really Unfair”: Chicago Sky Coach Voices Serious WNBA Concern

Zappos is Selling the 'Beautiful' $70 Superga Sneakers Worn by Kate Middleton for as Low as $17 ...

WNBA playoff picture: Key games that could make or break Valkyries’ postseason push

The first two games the Valkyries played against Seattle were at home and the expansion team looked utterly dominant. But the ...

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Two-time WNBA Champion Kiah Stokes signs with AU Pro Basketball

Two-time WNBA champion Kiah Stokes signs for 2026 Athletes Unlimited Pro Basketball, adding veteran experience to the roster.

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WNBA reaches historic single-season attendance milestone after rise of Caitlin Clark, other stars

Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other rising WNBA stars were credited with powering the league's all-time attendance record ...