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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.

WNBA, WNBPA officially announce tentative deal on new CBA

The WNBA and WNBPA announced they have reached a tentative agreement on a new CBA after the two sides officially completed and signed a term sheet for the deal.

Alexa Philippou details WNBA’s new verbal agreement

Alexa Philippou joins "SportsCenter" to discuss how the WNBA’s new accord on CBA came together.

Sources: WNBA's new CBA expedites ability to land max deals

A new provision in the WNBA's pending CBA fast-tracks the ability for players on rookie-scale contracts to make maximum and supermax salaries, sources told ESPN.

Sources: WNBA salary cap set to top $10M by end of new CBA

The projected salary cap under the pending WNBA collective bargaining agreement is set to exceed $10 million by the end of the agreement, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.

At last, league and union agree to new WNBA CBA

The salary cap of the new CBA will reportedly start at $7 million, with the supermax salary starting at $1.4 million.

Shams details WNBA collective bargaining agreement

Shams Charania details what is included in the groundbreaking WNBA collective bargaining agreement.

Phillipou: New WNBA CBA a 'transformational deal'

Alexa Philippou says the verbal agreement on a new CBA between the WNBA and players' union will change the landscape of the league.

WNBA, players agree in principle to new CBA

The WNBA and Women's National Basketball Players Association reach a verbal agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement.

USA women def. Puerto Rico at FIBA World Cup qualifiers

The U.S. women's national team secured its second win of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers on Thursday, beating host team Puerto Rico 91-48.

WNBA collective bargaining negotiations hold up Brondello's Tempo signings

Sandy Brondello has pretty much won and done it all in her coaching career, but building a team without any players is a first.

Falcons' James Pearce Jr. charged with 3 felonies, misdemeanor

Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. has been charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor in relation to an incident involving WNBA player Rickea Jackson.

Caitlin Clark shines as Team USA routs Senegal in FIBA qualifier

Playing in her first game since July, Caitlin Clark had 17 points and 12 assists to lead Team USA to a 110-64 win in its first game of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.

Takeaways from Team's USA win, Caitlin Clark's debut

Six players, including Clark, made their debuts for the U.S. national team. How did they look in USA's win?

Rickea Jackson, 'in fear of my life,' filed for protective order vs. James Pearce Jr.

WNBA player Rickea Jackson filed a petition for protection against her ex-boyfriend, Falcons player James Pearce Jr., saying she was "in fear of my life" and, if the court didn't intervene, she believed "James will kill me," according to court documents.

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