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WNBA Welcomes Golden State Valkyries Amid Free Agency Buzz

1/18/2025

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As WNBA free agency approaches in February, excitement builds with the league's expansion, welcoming the Golden State Valkyries in 2025. The looming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement in October 2025 adds urgency to player contracts and salaries. Teams face the challenge of navigating restricted and unrestricted free agents while adhering to a salary cap of $1,507,100 for the upcoming season.

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Story summary

As WNBA free agency approaches in February, excitement builds with the league's expansion, welcoming the Golden State Valkyries in 2025. The looming expiration of the collective bargaining agreement in October 2025 adds urgency to player contracts and salaries. Teams face the challenge of navigating restricted and unrestricted free agents while adhering to a salary cap of $1,507,100 for the upcoming season.