WNBA, WNBPA officially announce tentative deal on new CBA
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Key Points:
- The WNBA and WNBPA have reached a tentative agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement after extensive negotiations, pending ratification by both parties.
- The deal introduces the first comprehensive revenue-sharing model in women's professional sports, projected to deliver over $1 billion in player salaries and benefits during the agreement.
- Salary caps will start at $7 million in 2026 and are expected to exceed $10 million by 2032, with maximum salaries growing from $1.4 million to over $2.4 million, and average salaries surpassing $1 million by 2032.
- The agreement increases rookie-scale contracts, mandates 12-player rosters with two additional developmental spots, and plans to expand the season from 44
