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2026-03-18 · By Playtime Briefing Desk
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have reached a tentative verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), a crucial development that aims to enhance player compensation and resources ahead of the 2026 season. While the agreement is still subject to ratification, it reportedly includes a salary cap starting at $7 million and a supermax salary of $1.4 million, which could see some players earning over $1 million annually. This agreement not only averts potential delays to the upcoming season but also reflects a significant shift in the league's financial landscape, as average salaries are expected to exceed $500,000, marking a pivotal moment for women's professional sports.
It will still take weeks to ratify the new CBA.
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