WNBA players lower salary cap, rev-share proposals
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WNBA players push for major pay changes as CBA talks intensify
After multiple delays and the 2026 WNBA season set for May, the CBA remains in limbo. So it didn’t come as a surprise when NBA Commissioner Adam Silver publicly urged the league and the union to break the stalemate during NBA All-Star Weekend.
For the first time, a $1 million base salary is expected in the new WNBA CBA, and the cap could see a 230% increase.
Adam Silver cautions that WNBA CBA talks are nearing the '11th hour' as issues like revenue sharing and salary caps remain unresolved.
Many WNBA players have been outspoken about their frustration with the league office in recent months, especially regarding the ongoing negotiations for the league's next Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham is no ...
WNBA player salaries could see a significant boost under a reported league proposal. Several outlets, citing sources, reported these potential changes for the 2026 season: The league average salary would rise from about $130,000 to more than $460,000.