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Story summary
- WNBA and WNBPA set a $7 million 2026 salary cap (20 % of revenue) and free agency for Feb. 16 2027.
- Retired MVPs before 2026 get $100,000 payments; development contracts pay $750 weekly plus a bonus for under-four-year staff.
- Minimum salaries rise from $270,000 in 2026 to $380,000 by 2032, while second- and third-round picks increase 4 %.
- Negotiations start Feb. 4; qualifying offers run Jan. 30–Feb. 3.
- Agreement takes effect March 19, runs through 2033, with opt-out Jan. 15 2031.
