The latest proposal made by the WNBA in collective bargaining negotiations with the players' union would guarantee a $1 million base in salary for players on max deals, ESPN reported Monday.
The total earnings for max players could exceed $1.2 million when factoring in revenue sharing, which would surpass the league's previous proposal that had max salaries around $1.1 million between salary and a revenue-sharing piece.
The Women's National Basketball Players Association rejected that proposal roughly two weeks ago, and the league and union agreed Sunday to extend their deadline six weeks till Jan. 9, 2026. It was the second extension since the end of the 2025 season.
Per ESPN, the newest proposal would lead to a $5 million salary cap in 2026, and it would grow annually along with reven

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