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A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million dollar players
A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million dollar players. There's still a lot of work to do between now and the start of the regular season on May 8,

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The WNBA’s new labor deal explained: what it means for pay, power and the league’s future
WNBA reaches landmark CBA deal that could bring $1 million player salaries
WNBA and Players Union Have Reached an Agreement in Principle on a Transformational New CBA
WNBA and its players’ union reached an agreement in principle on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning.

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What’s next for the WNBA after reaching a historic CBA deal?
WNBA, WNBPA Reach Verbal Agreement on New CBA to Avoid Schedule Changes for 2026 Season
WNBA and players union have aligned on key elements for a new collective bargaining agreement
Revenue sharing has been the biggest hurdle over the course of the negotiations and now that a deal is finally done there's a really good chance that there will be a million dollar player.

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Finally, a deal: WNBA and players reach CBA agreement
Key dates on 2026 WNBA schedule confirmed after new CBA agreement

Sabrina Ionescu reveals first change she wants to see in WNBA and CBA negotiations

The CBA and WNBA have been in negotiations for more than 17 months and have finally made progress in the labor battle. On Wednesday (March 18), it was reported by several sources that they had reached a verbal agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.

2026 WNBA free agency tracker: Follow along for every signing in the league's biggest FA class ever

The WNBA and the WNBPA agreed to a historic new collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday, which means that the offseason can now proceed. Once the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire hold their dual expansion draft,

When is WNBA draft? Date, draft order, what you need to know

The 2026 WNBA draft is scheduled for just days after the 2026 NCAA Tournament wraps up. Here are key dates, draft order and what to know.

WNBA free agency will be a madhouse. These 9 free agents are most influential

Many WNBA players structured their contracts to become free agents this year, including stars like A'ja Wilson, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.

What's next for WNBA after new CBA? Key dates for 2026 season include expansion draft, condensed free agency

After more than a year of negotiations, a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement is finally in place, which means the 2026 season will go ahead as scheduled. Opening night is set for May 8, and each team will play 44 games before the end of the regular season on Sept.

2026 WNBA mock draft: Players to watch during Women's March Madness

In USA TODAY's latest WNBA mock draft, South Carolina's Raven Johnson makes the top 10, and UCLA's Kiki Rice moves up before Women's March Madness.

Caitlin Clark Dominates Top 5 WNBA Card Sales of 2026

The WNBA (and women's basketball in general) has been on the rise in recent years, thanks to the overwhelming amount of young talent that has entered the league and the naturally generated interest they've brought for the sport.