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How the new WNBA CBA will impact every player's salary in 2026
A'ja Wilson will likely get the $1.4 million supermax, while Caitlin Clark's rookie contract will pay over $500,000.

WNBA board of governors unanimously votes to ratify terms of new CBA

NEW HOBBY FOR CLARK
Caitlin Clark photographs Lakers-Pacers game

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FOCUS SHIFTS TO A NEW SEASON
Welcome to WNBA chaos: Breaking down a chock-full offseason
An expansion draft, a college draft and a historic free agency? It's going to be a busy six weeks.

What the 2026 WNBA CBA means for league, players, salaries
Is this CBA truly transformational? Breaking down the impact of the WNBA's new deal.


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How to play Fantasy Women's Basketball
Are you ready for another exciting season of Fantasy Women's Basketball? André Snellings walks you through the scoring system, roster sizes and other key details.


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Coded language in women's basketball reinforces harmful stereotypes and undervalues the game's physicality
Words such as 'bear-mauled' create an uneven playing field for Black athletes

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- WNBA sets April 3 expansion draft for Fire, Tempo
- Dream to play 5 games at Hawks' home arena
- WNBA season may run to Nov. 21 under new CBA
- WNBA owners ratify 7-year CBA ahead of season
- WNBA players sign off on CBA, union prez says
- WNBA, union officially sign new CBA term sheet
- Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites max deals
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