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WNBA Union Offers Revenue, Housing Concessions

The WNBA players' union sent a counterproposal to the league Friday with concessions on revenue sharing and housing, two key sticking points in negotiations.

The union's offer comes as the league seeks a deal by March 10 to start the season on time. The proposal includes 26% of gross revenue (down from 27.5%) and a $9.5 million salary cap for teams in the first year. For housing, the union still requests teams provide housing for all players in early years of the deal, but not for players making at least 75% of the maximum salary in later years.

The league previously offered to pay for all housing this season and for players on minimum salary contracts, rookies, and developmental players. If an agreement is reached by March 10, it would likely be signed by month's end, with the expansion draft for Portland and Toronto franchises scheduled between April 1-6, followed by free agency and training camps.