"The league called the deal 'one of the most transformational labor agreements ever reached in major professional sports.' The centerpiece of the new deal is a revenue-sharing model that is described as 'the first comprehensive revenue-sharing model in women's professional sports history.'"
"The salary cap for the 2026 season will be $7 million and is projected to exceed $10 million by the end of the deal. The maximum salary is set for $1.4 million in 2026 and is projected to grow to more than $2.4 million by 2032."
"Under the new deal, existing rookie-scale contracts will be adjusted upward, and the 2026 No. 1 overall pick is projected to earn $500,000. Teams will also be required to roster 12 players, with two additional spots for developmental players."
The WNBA and WNBPA have signed a term sheet for a new collective bargaining agreement after extensive negotiations. The deal includes a revenue-sharing model projected to deliver over $1 billion in player salaries and benefits. The salary cap for 2026 is set at $7 million, with projections to exceed $10 million by the deal's end. Maximum salaries will rise from $1.4 million in 2026 to over $2.4 million by 2032. The agreement also mandates 12-player rosters and allows for developmental players, with an expanded game schedule starting in 2027.
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