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WNBA Players Opt Out for Higher Salaries After TV Deal

4/15/2025

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WNBA players are taking a bold step by opting out of their contracts, driven by the promise of higher salaries following a groundbreaking 11-year, $2.2 billion TV deal. This move underscores the stark contrast in earnings, as NBA players benefit from a longer season and a staggering $76 billion media rights deal, with minimum salaries surpassing $1 million.

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Story summary

WNBA players are taking a bold step by opting out of their contracts, driven by the promise of higher salaries following a groundbreaking 11-year, $2.2 billion TV deal. This move underscores the stark contrast in earnings, as NBA players benefit from a longer season and a staggering $76 billion media rights deal, with minimum salaries surpassing $1 million.