What happened: WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert told reporters Friday there's urgency for a new collective bargaining agreement by Monday. The deadline aims to avoid disruptions to the preseason calendar. This includes training camps and preseason games.

Why it matters: Failure to agree could delay player preparations and preseason play, rippling into the regular season start. Labor disputes have historically caused lockouts, affecting league revenue and fan interest.

What to watch: Monitor weekend negotiation updates for deadline extensions or agreements.