WNBA Free Agency Kicks Off with Supermax Tagging: Top Players Locked In The WNBAs new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has introduced a supermax contract, allowing teams to tag their top players with a one-year deal worth up to $1.4 million. The New York Liberty, Minnesota Lynx, and Los Angeles Sparks have already used this designation for stars like Sabrina Ionescu, Napheesa Collier, and Kelsey Plum. Other notable players like Kelsey Mitchell, Arike Ogunbowale, and Allisha Gray have also been tagged. This move prevents top talent from leaving for nothing and gives players the opportunity to negotiate terms to avoid the salary cap crunch. With over 80% of veterans hitting free agency last season, teams are eager to rebuild around these core players. Negotiations will take place from Wednesday to Friday, with signings starting on Saturday. Training camp begins on April 19th, and the preseason starts on April 25th. The delayed start is a result of the prolonged CBA battle that concluded in late March. Expect sign-and-trades and reserved offers to shake up the league, setting the stage for a reloaded WNBA chasing the next title run. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/59cd4628e122c7f6

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