The WNBA and its players have reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement that features a massive salary cap increase and significant raises for players at all levels, according to ESPN sources. The new deal will see the league's salary cap jump to $7 million, a substantial rise from the previous $1.5 million mark.
Per the reported terms, the supermax salary for the league's top stars will now start at $1.4 million. The average salary across the league is expected to settle in the $600,000 range, with the league-wide minimum salary set to rise above $300,000. Additionally, the agreement includes an average revenue share of nearly 20% for players throughout the life of the deal.
These financial shifts represent a transformative moment for the WNBA as it continues to experience record-breaking growth in viewership and revenue. The agreement aims to provide players with a larger stake in the league's financial success while drastically increasing the earning potential for both veterans and incoming talent.
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