Exclusive VNBA for basketball players? Yes, but not even the choice

Weekend all-star was held in the shadow Meeting at the top between VNA and the player Union (VNBPA) to negotiate the following collective agreement. After the first bid it Satou Sabal They considered “waterfall”, two sides were able to meet and evoke their expectations.

If Cathy Engelbert, the league commissioner, condemned it “The dialogue was constructive”On the side of the player, the observation is more nuanced.

If they recognize that there has been some development of cases related to family planning and pension services, on the part relating to salary revaluation, the standard continues.

“We’re fighting we have what we’re doing” verify Natasha Cloud You freedom. “VNBA will fight for what he thinks is in the interest of the company. Our goal is to find a shared basis.” »

Exclusive in VNBA focuses on the table

Another object in the center of debate: the exclusivity of players in VNBA. The latter would like her players not to play in other leagues such as Decorative league created last year Breanna Stewart IT Napheesa Collier Or athletes unlimited that take place from January to March. But undoubtedly European leagues.

If players are not closed for this idea of exclusivity, they need a significant salary to live exclusively from VNBA, which is currently not the case, such as, explained Gabby Williams.

“After yesterday’s meeting, it is clear that VNBA seeks to interfere with other leagues” Develops French. “It would have a sense if she paid for us anymore, but that’s not the case and it’s not still despite their new offer. So I think it’s more important than ever to solve this type of problem.” »

VNBA position not new, but that surprises Naphees Collier Since no rivalry sees Between a great connection and without a barbecue: “We try to pay for players and that their picture is relevant during the offseas. I don’t know where this story about rivalry comes from it because all you want is to pull up the players up. We never said to be in the V.” competition

The threat of “locking” is always present

If two camps could be meeting, which did not happen from the beginning of negotiations, this exchanges did not allow VNBA and Federation of Players (VNBPA) to find common country while the pressure “lock” is more important.

“In a hurry by time and no one wants a lock”Underline Napheesa Collier. “But we will not review my position on certain objects. So I hope our League will quickly return quickly enough to re-open dialogue and make things.” »

The two sides have up to 31. October, the date of completion of the current collective agreement, to find an agreement and avoided the VNBA to take a break, while a new collective agreement was signed.