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WNBA Ratifies New CBA Increasing Average Player Salary to $583,000 By 2026

The Women's National Basketball Player's Association ratified a new collective bargaining agreement that begins this season and runs through 2032. The agreement will increase the average player salary to $583,000 in 2026 and has the potential to exceed $1 million by 2032. The maximum salary for players will rise to $1.4 million in 2026, possibly exceeding $2.4 million by 2032, dependent on WNBA financial projections. This shift in salary structure is anticipated to impact player decisions regarding off-season employment and overall league revenue dynamics.