The WNBA’s new labor deal explained: what it means for pay, power and the league’s future
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After 17 months of negotiations, the WNBA and its players have agreed to a new CBA. From salaries to revenue sharing, here’s what’s changing and why it matters
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The WNBA and its players’ union (WNBPA) have reached a verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement, ending 17 months of negotiations after players opted out of the previous deal and averting mounting fears of a strike. The agreement would be the sixth in league history and is being framed by both sides as a major step forward for player empowerment and the league’s growth. Continue reading...