The WNBA and the league's players union said Friday they had reached a tentative agreement on a "groundbreaking" seven-year labor deal after months of tense negotiations.
The new collective bargaining agreement, which will commence with the 2026 season and run through 2032, will see the salary cap skyrocket from $1.5 million to $7 million in 2026 and will adjust annually based on league and team revenue growth, the league and union said in a statement.
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