Breanna Stewart provides encouraging update on WNBA CBA negotiations
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Meghan L. Hall, USA TODAYFebruary 14, 2026 at 1:15 AM
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Breanna Stewart provides encouraging update on WNBA CBA negotiations
WNBA star Breanna Stewart is seemingly pleased with where CBA negotiations currently are with the league.
During a recent episode of her podcast with NBA star Myles Turner, Stewart provided an update about the current state of negotiations with the league. Stewart revealed that the players are "in a new place."
"I'm feeling better. I'm feeling like the owners are finally really acknowledging and being receptive of what we want and the players as well," Stewart said.
"We all kind of had to put our business hats on and get into that mindset. I'm hoping we can get this thing done quickly so then we're not late [to start the 2026 season]. That's the thing. It's like I've been telling them, is ― now that we're a part of a revenue-shared model, you miss games, it's less money. Not to say that we should submit and just say yes to any proposal that we don't like, but this is a business now. This is how businesses go."
In the league's latest proposal, the WNBA conceded team-provided housing, a person with knowledge of the matter told USA TODAY Sports. In the revised agreement, one-bedroom apartments will be available for players making the minimum salary. The two developmental players on each roster would be provided with studio apartments. The players' union also voiced setting a standard for team facilities that would be codified in the new CBA, the person with knowledge of the situation said.
Still, nothing has changed in terms of revenue sharing or player salaries. The WNBA is offering more than 70% of league and team net revenue. The players' union has asked for 30% of gross revenue. The salary cap would be $5.65 million per year, rising with league revenues.
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.
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Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray (12) celebrates with teammates after the Aces defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 89-86, at Michelob Ultra Arena.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/eTefrPAhrSaQs9rsOHxmXg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ef0cd18a54178180600e31cad56b0643 class=caas-img>Game 1: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for the ball with Alyssa Thomas #25 and Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_DCBVZo_AO0FCvGmR6rW_A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d81f47c5cd838c237daff1aedf382a6f class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for the ball with Alyssa Thomas #25 and Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury.
">Game 1: Jackie Young #0 of the Las Vegas Aces battles for the ball with Alyssa Thomas #25 and Kahleah Copper #2 of the Phoenix Mercury.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_DCBVZo_AO0FCvGmR6rW_A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/d81f47c5cd838c237daff1aedf382a6f class=caas-img>Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jEnM5cftbA..Za5iqw5Z1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/463ecdc7fe19ca9068740a56ae5d77d2 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.
">Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) and A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces grab a rebound past DeWanna Bonner (14) and Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jEnM5cftbA..Za5iqw5Z1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/463ecdc7fe19ca9068740a56ae5d77d2 class=caas-img>Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/27XbQulzZmD8gPqMQV1NXA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/da9d9d24d26e406387966b9870f19ba6 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/27XbQulzZmD8gPqMQV1NXA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/da9d9d24d26e406387966b9870f19ba6 class=caas-img>Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4iDRboMlAQFDP0J.7AR2Pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3618b5dcd8444c2e368edc0faf8c5063 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) looks to tip a loose ball away from Phoenix Mercury guard Sami Whitcomb (33).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4iDRboMlAQFDP0J.7AR2Pw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/3618b5dcd8444c2e368edc0faf8c5063 class=caas-img>Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ckz59oRPy7AilXyQ9czf.A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/acdf257fe9ca31bf84283e1a88105f37 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith (3) shoots against Phoenix Mercury forward Natasha Mack (4).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Ckz59oRPy7AilXyQ9czf.A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/acdf257fe9ca31bf84283e1a88105f37 class=caas-img>Game 1: A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5zRkg0CxZv4Nd7b.I1HUww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9aa7bbbb9f0bb6bc3829cd3d4f40efc0 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury.
">Game 1: A'ja Wilson (22) of the Las Vegas Aces celebrates after making a basket against the Phoenix Mercury.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5zRkg0CxZv4Nd7b.I1HUww--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/9aa7bbbb9f0bb6bc3829cd3d4f40efc0 class=caas-img>Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nG0qGGct1nQyREUobRp_1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/194cc66a3720aafecad2677559a16f08 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) of the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Megan Gustafson (17) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nG0qGGct1nQyREUobRp_1A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xNzUz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/194cc66a3720aafecad2677559a16f08 class=caas-img>Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury looks to shoot the ball against NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hJfjH0tn8AWJdtD7QtReQg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/917fc12ef24d3bf553954b1f75f12423 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury looks to shoot the ball against NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Satou Sabally (0) of the Phoenix Mercury looks to shoot the ball against NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/hJfjH0tn8AWJdtD7QtReQg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/917fc12ef24d3bf553954b1f75f12423 class=caas-img>Game 1: NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the third quarter.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m3uXvaCZI8fzJV2PVRdr3g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODcz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ab69d5675c16ab7e845b8398fe655282 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the third quarter.
">Game 1: NaLyssa Smith (3) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts during the third quarter.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/m3uXvaCZI8fzJV2PVRdr3g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODcz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ab69d5675c16ab7e845b8398fe655282 class=caas-img>Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7te7QIftLpxymY1gtaWZFA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/79bd81165caf64722e5c59d9f007016b class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.
">Game 1: Chelsea Gray (12) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts against the Phoenix Mercury during the fourth quarter.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/7te7QIftLpxymY1gtaWZFA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/79bd81165caf64722e5c59d9f007016b class=caas-img>Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pu5ZmhvmYc5DRm22RKjFsw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ba512471ea39bafad511c73faf641c6a class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury drives to the basket against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/pu5ZmhvmYc5DRm22RKjFsw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/ba512471ea39bafad511c73faf641c6a class=caas-img>Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6mLR7ohon2PEp4iwWjYKjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1fd4cfc9c71c066a1c5357a4f00a8b9c class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Alyssa Thomas (25) of the Phoenix Mercury shoots the ball against Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6mLR7ohon2PEp4iwWjYKjw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/1fd4cfc9c71c066a1c5357a4f00a8b9c class=caas-img>Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tsQH8lpmntjRgVOprVX_zg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/feb10dd86fb534ebeb843c2e9e0d221e class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young (0) dribbles against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tsQH8lpmntjRgVOprVX_zg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/feb10dd86fb534ebeb843c2e9e0d221e class=caas-img>Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IszK91FUKjJbCAW_iOTmIQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db61f0aedbbc9c00e0e1431b5499ff60 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces guard Jewell Loyd (24) drives against Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper (2).
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IszK91FUKjJbCAW_iOTmIQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/db61f0aedbbc9c00e0e1431b5499ff60 class=caas-img>Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tK29azwJaWfrXqZmGqQNIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f6622f6fa1da41c12c852b4084366fde class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.
">Game 1: Kahleah Copper (2) of the Phoenix Mercury celebrates after her 3-point basket.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tK29azwJaWfrXqZmGqQNIg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/f6622f6fa1da41c12c852b4084366fde class=caas-img>Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ZAm9Kn.GlIrGS6LHJa7hQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5fc362dd8b00abc7338622579d7a1393 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.
">Game 1: Head coach Nate Tibbetts of the Phoenix Mercury looks on during the first quarter.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2ZAm9Kn.GlIrGS6LHJa7hQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/5fc362dd8b00abc7338622579d7a1393 class=caas-img>Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ga1xX9CrFNquWl7dUhqoYw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6fcdcdb62dbb3b19cfef08146b1bd36d class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.
">Game 1: Maddy Westbeld of the Chicago Sky (left) and Rae Burrell of the Los Angeles Sparks look on.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ga1xX9CrFNquWl7dUhqoYw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/6fcdcdb62dbb3b19cfef08146b1bd36d class=caas-img>Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0cnI5CV0HLisS0.pe4XRBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2053c935199adc096ea8dc6d4f9bab31 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.
">Game 1: Jackie Young (0) of the Las Vegas Aces reacts in front of Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/0cnI5CV0HLisS0.pe4XRBA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/2053c935199adc096ea8dc6d4f9bab31 class=caas-img>Game 1: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon looks on.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vo3NuKuoZVFxUoFdWW7Ldw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7ebd82cb24e246e92813d3530faad2d6 class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon looks on.
">Game 1: Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon looks on.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/vo3NuKuoZVFxUoFdWW7Ldw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD0xODYz/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/7ebd82cb24e246e92813d3530faad2d6 class=caas-img>Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.
" data-src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ahjo1qMBHUbGqKqLRYl_rw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e77e1dc6bf7a36fc4b15e2aa64547e2c class=caas-img data-headline="The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA Finals" data-caption="
Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.
">Game 1: Dana Evans of the Las Vegas Aces, shoots the ball between Monique Akoa Makani and Natasha Mack of the Phoenix Mercury.
" src=https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ahjo1qMBHUbGqKqLRYl_rw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjg-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/usa_today_slideshows_242/e77e1dc6bf7a36fc4b15e2aa64547e2c class=caas-img>Game 1: A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces drives to the basket against Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury.
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Game 1: Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury grabs a rebound against the Las Vegas Aces.
">Game 1: Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury grabs a rebound against the Las Vegas Aces.
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1 / 30The best photos as Aces, Mercury meet in 2025 WNBA FinalsGame 2: The Las Vegas Aces' Jewell Loyd (24) and A'ja Wilson (22) celebrate after scoring against the Phoenix Mercury.
"We're now going to be a part of a revenue-sharing model, which is historic for the WNBA and really for the future to come, and now, it's kind of understanding that," Stewart said on her podcast.
"While it is tiring and taxing, you want to be a part of it to make sure that it's for the better of the players, and also the league is going to continue and grow and thrive at such an important point. So you know what? We're not done. Hopefully, eventually, I'll be able to be like, 'Oh, my God, Myles. It's finished. It's over.' It's going to be incredible, but until then, we just keep trucking along."
Stewart's NBA co-host seemed to sympathise with the work that WNBA players are doing in the ongoing negotiations. Turner admitted that many NBA players are in the dark on the work that's been completed.
"I just think that you're fighting the good fight, and I don't think the guys on the NBA side truly see what's really going on the WNBA side," Turner said.
"We only hear headlines. We don't realize that you're on Zoom calls for four hours the day that you have games. We don't realize that you're spearheading these conversations as one of the faces of the league. If the shoe was on the other foot, I think it'd be a lot tougher. I think you're handling it really well."
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Breanna Stewart gives positive update on WNBA CBA negotiations
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