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WNBA Players Demand Fair Pay in Crucial Negotiations

7/27/2025

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WNBA players are in crucial negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, aiming for better salaries that mirror the league's expansion. Presently, players receive just 25% of excess revenue, with a minimum salary of $66,000, starkly lower than the NBA's 47-51% revenue share. With the current agreement set to expire on October 31, the stakes have never been higher.

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WNBA players are in crucial negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement, aiming for better salaries that mirror the league's expansion. Presently, players receive just 25% of excess revenue, with a minimum salary of $66,000, starkly lower than the NBA's 47-51% revenue share. With the current agreement set to expire on October 31, the stakes have never been higher.