US EditionWNBA players briefed on a transformational 7-year CBA with a $7M 2026 salary cap
- Early Wednesday, the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association reached a verbal agreement on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement , redefining the league's economic and governing rules after over a year of negotiations.
- Players opted out of the previous CBA in October 2024, triggering 17 months of discussions that remained deadlocked until the breakthrough arrived just weeks before the 2026 season was set to begin.
- The new deal boosts compensation, with the salary cap rising from $1.3 million to $7 million and average salary reaching around $600,000, while the minimum salary will now exceed $300,000.
- Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed that training camps and the regular season will proceed as scheduled, with opening night set for May 8, ensuring the league avoids disruptions to its 30th season.
- Expansion drafts for new teams in Toronto and Portland are scheduled for April 1 to 6, requiring existing franchises like the Las Vegas Aces to navigate complex roster protection rules.
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WNBA, players union confirm agreement on 'groundbreaking' labor deal
The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.
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MEGA NBA star Kevin Durant couldn’t be happier for the current crop of WNBA stars. After reportedly reaching a transformational deal with the players’ union, WNBA players will see massive increases in pay and advanced salaries. While speaking with the media, Durant expressed his excitement about the new agreement. Kevin Durant ‘So Glad’ WNBA Players Will Have A Season After Reaching New Deal “I’m so glad that we are going to have a WNBA season …
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Report: WNBA and WNBPA sign term sheet for new CBA
(WISH) — The WNBA and WNBPA signed the term sheet for the new collective bargaining agreement, according to a report from ESPN. On Wednesday, the WNBA and the players union reached a verbal agreement on a new CBA. Now, the term sheet has reportedly been signed.
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