WNBA and Players Union Reach Landmark CBA: Seven-Year Deal, Salary Boosts, and New Perks The WNBA and its players union have agreed on a groundbreaking seven-year collective bargaining agreement, featuring significant salary increases and new perks. The cap will reach $7 million in 2026, with average pay topping $585,000. Top stars can now earn supermax deals near $1.4 million. The cap may rise as high as $11 million by 2031, tied to a 20% revenue share. The deal, hailed as a game-changer, boosts pay, facilities, and support across the board. Teams will cover housing for the first three years, then for players earning $500,000 or less in 2029 and 2030, and later just for developmental players. Rookie contracts remain at four years but with pay bumps, and All-WNBA honorees can hit maximum salary in their fourth year if they stay put. With the deal nearing final approval, the league plans an expansion draft on April 3 for new teams in Portland and Toronto, aiming for a May 8 regular-season start. 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/7a5438a23c430969

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