WNBA and Players Union Reach Landmark Deal: Top Stars to Earn Up to $1.4M, Salaries Skyrocket The WNBA and its players union have agreed on a new labor deal, marking a significant milestone with the potential for top players to earn up to $1.4 million in the first year of a supermax contract. This comes after intense negotiations and sets the stage for substantial salary increases across the board. The agreement, which still requires ratification by players and approval from the leagues board, raises the salary cap to $7 million for the 2026 season, pushing average pay above $585,000 and minimum salaries to around $300,000. The deal addresses long-standing issues like revenue splits, housing, and player tags, and reflects the leagues growing popularity and investment. With opening day on May 8th, teams are now preparing for an expansion draft, free agent signings, and training camps, setting the stage for a stronger future for womens basketball. 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/787a6c2a5d0ccdcc

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