WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she and WNBPA Exec Dir Terri Jackson held negotiations this past week about a new CBA with more scheduled. She did not rule out the possibility of an extension of the CBA\u2019s Oct. 31 deadline. \u201cI want to reiterate that we want much of the same things that the players want,\u201d Engelbert said prior to Friday\u2019s Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. \u201cWe want to significantly, and I mean significantly, increase their salary and benefits, while also supporting the long-term growth and viability of the WNBA. We have made proposals to that end. We have been meeting regularly throughout the summer and playoffs, and we will continue to negotiate in good faith until we get a transformative deal done.\u201d<\/p>\n
Engelbert continued, \u201cI am confident that we can repair any loss of trust. I think again, as we sit here in heavy bargaining discussions, we want everything that the players want from the perspective of significant, significant increases in salaries and benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n