Negotiations between the WNBA and the players union have ended without an agreement ahead of the deadline, leading to a potential labor stalemate. Players expressed disappointment, asserting that the league undervalues them while the WNBPA has made plans to prepare for possible disruptions such as a strike or lockout. Despite the expiration of the CBA, both sides will continue discussions in hopes of reaching a new agreement, although the current status quo leaves open the possibility of future conflicts in free agency.