The WNBA's new collective bargaining agreement, ratified unanimously, promises historic salary increases for players starting in 2026. The salary cap will rise to $7 million per team, up from $1.5 million in 2025. Elite players like A'ja Wilson are projected to earn supermax salaries, with Wilson's projected salary reaching $1.4 million. The league is preparing for expansion drafts and free agency, with significant changes in team-building timelines. The agreement reflects a commitment to improving player compensation and overall league growth.
"The WNBA board of governors unanimously ratified the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement, which promises historical gains in players' salaries for 2026 and beyond."
"The salary cap will be $7 million per team in 2026, a significant increase from the $1.5 million cap in 2025, allowing for higher player salaries."
"Elite veteran players like A'ja Wilson are projected to earn supermax salaries, with Wilson's projected salary reaching $1.4 million for the 2026 season."
"The league's general managers are already hard at work with a compressed timeline for building their teams, with expansion drafts and free agency approaching."
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