The WNBA players’ union delineated a number of priorities for the next CBA, including increased salaries, better retirement benefits, higher professional standards, and more.

Monday's announcement effectively starts the clock between players' union and the WNBA. They have 12 months to iron out a deal before the current version of the CBA collapses. If a new deal doesn't come to fruition by the end of the 2025 WNBA season, a work stoppage could be enforced.

WNBA players opted out of their collective bargaining agreement with the NBA, setting up the possibility of a lockout if a new deal isn't agreed upon by