How CBA affects Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston, Kelsey Mitchell
IndyStar • • sports
Key Points:
- The new WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA) significantly increases player salaries and the league's salary cap, with the cap rising to $7 million in 2026 and projected to reach $11 million by 2032, alongside expanded retirement benefits and housing provisions.
- The CBA introduces an expedited path for top rookies to earn maximum contracts through the EPIC program, allowing standout players like Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston to renegotiate salaries earlier based on All-WNBA team selections.
- Teams must carry a minimum of 12 players, including two developmental spots that do not count against the salary cap, providing roster flexibility and support for players recovering from injuries or pregnancy.
- The core service requirement for supermax contracts will be limited
