WNBA season set to start May 8 despite impasse

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The WNBA plans to begin the 2026 season on May 8 despite the fact the league and players' union remain at an impasse on agreeing to a new collective bargaining agreement.

There is currently a moratorium in place pertaining to league business like free agency. The league also hasn't been able to hold an expansion draft for the new franchises in Portland and To