US EditionWNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
- On March 1, the WNBA submitted a counterproposal to the WNBPA, stating a term sheet must be completed by March 10, 2026 to avoid delaying the 2026 season.
- Revenue sharing remains the central divide, as the WNBPA requested 25% of gross revenue in Year 1, rising to about 26% on average, while the WNBA offered more than 70% of net revenue.
- The league's offer raises the Year 1 salary cap to $5.75 million, up from last year's $1.5 million, and boosts maximum salary from $249,000 to $1.3 million, with an average of $540,000.
- If negotiators reach a deal, the calendar would require signing April 12-18, with camps opening April 19, ahead of May 8 season start, involving Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo expansion drafts between April 1-6.
- WNBPA leadership notes a December strike authorization with 98% yes votes and 93% participation, while Kelsey Plum, WNBPA first vice president, said `You can continue to negotiate without striking`.
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WNBA's reported new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for star players
The WNBA sent a new Collective Bargaining Agreement proposal to the players' union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.
WNBA’s new CBA offer would fast-track max deals for young stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
The WNBA sent a new collective bargaining agreement proposal to the players union that includes allowing some of its young stars a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker.
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WNBA’s new CBA offer boosts pay, fast-tracks max deals for stars like Caitlin Clark, AP source says
The WNBA sent a new CBA proposal to the players’ union Sunday night that includes allowing some of its young stars like Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers a chance to earn a maximum salary quicker, a person familiar with the deal has told The Associated Press.
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