The WNBA has told teams they can proceed under the terms of the expired collective bargaining agreement — including sending player offers — even though a new CBA has not been reached, according to reporting from Front Office Sports.

The league is now operating in a “status quo” period while negotiations with the WNBA Players Association continue. The union has pushed back publicly, accusing the league of running out the clock and clinging to outdated provisions, while the league says it’s prioritizing long-term growth and higher salaries for players.

A temporary pause on league activity was discussed but never finalized, leaving teams in a gray area where they’re allowed to move forward — even as players question how meaningful any of it is without a new agreement in place.

So here’s the question: Should the league be allowing teams to move forward under the old CBA, or should everything pause until a new deal is finalized?

Does operating in “status quo” help maintain stability, or does it put unnecessary pressure on players and undermine trust during negotiations?

Interested to hear where people land on this — fans, players, agents, and anyone following the league closely.