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When the WNBA was in its infancy, the league’s mere existence was remarkable. No salary cap was in place during the first seven seasons, and salaries were as low as $15,000. Players have incrementally demanded more and more since the league’s inaugural season in 1997,
The WNBA and its players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement in the early morning hours on Wednesday
Last month, Paige Bueckers had expressed her strong feeling for a 30th WNBA season despite prolonged CBA negotiations between the players and the league. She only had this to say: "We’ll have a season.
WNBA players are having information sessions over the next day or two to learn more about the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to in principle early Wednesday morning.
The league's path to its landmark CBA was different than older, male pro leagues, as it lacked the infrastructure to pay women like stars.
The WNBA and the WNBPA have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that could reshape the league’s financial landscape — and the future of teams like the Phoenix Mercury.