WNBA Reaches Historic 7-Year Labor Deal, Boosting Player Salaries
The WNBA's new CBA agreement runs through 2032, significantly increasing player salaries and setting the stage for an expansion draft and free agency flurry.
In a landmark move, the WNBA's board of governors and players have unanimously ratified a groundbreaking seven-year collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that will run through the 2032 season. This historic deal represents a major victory for WNBA players, who will see significant increases in their salaries and benefits.
Under the new CBA, the minimum salary for WNBA players will jump to $270,000 - up from the previous maximum of $270,000. The salary cap for each team will also rise dramatically, from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million this coming season. Additionally, the supermax salary has been set at a staggering $1.4 million, providing the league's top talents with truly life-changing compensation.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: The Guardian
