Dallas Wings, WNBA could be heading towards lockout

The Dallas Wings and the rest of the league are inching closer to the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement, which could lead to a work stoppage. The WNBA's season doesn't start until May, so there is time to get a deal done. However, the lockout could result in a postponement of other offseason activities, including free agency and the draft, where the Wings have the No. 1 overall pick. "If an agreement is not finalized by Monday, the offseason timeline for this winter will surely differ from last year," The Athletic's Ben Pickman wrote. "A delay could impact the timing of the upcoming expansion draft for the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. The Golden State Valkyries conducted their expansion draft on Dec. 6, 2024. The draft rules are not finalized as the CBA will dictate them. WNBA free agency typically begins in mid-January, although that also could change, depending on how talks progress." It's been five years since the league had collective bargaining agreement negotiations. With the league getting a