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WNBA Extends CBA Amid Salary Negotiations and Dissatisfaction

12/2/2025

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The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) extended the CBA through January 9, 2026 to negotiate.
The WNBA's latest proposal sets a maximum salary of $1 million for 2026.
Total earnings could exceed $1.2 million through revenue sharing.
The average salary would rise to over $500,000.
WNBPA members remain dissatisfied with the proposed salary structure and seek a revenue-growth model, with a minimum around $225,000.

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Story summary

The WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) extended the CBA through January 9, 2026 to negotiate.
The WNBA's latest proposal sets a maximum salary of $1 million for 2026.
Total earnings could exceed $1.2 million through revenue sharing.
The average salary would rise to over $500,000.
WNBPA members remain dissatisfied with the proposed salary structure and seek a revenue-growth model, with a minimum around $225,000.