The final draft of the WNBA-CBA deal is ready with the league and WNBPA finally settling their difference on key aspects of the Collective Bargain Agreement. Players like Caitlin Clark and Breanna Stewart spoke about a face-to-face meeting as a quick solution for the CBA standoff, and it worked well, handing the players and league their desirable deal.
But now there is still one big question putting most of the franchises in a difficult situation – the supermax contract for one player per franchise. The value of the Supermax contract under the new CBA is $1.4 million. And Clark, looking at status in the Fever team, is certainly eligible for the big pay.
Caitlin Clark Has One Year For Supermax Eligibility
Under the new CBA, franchises can offer a Supermax contract to just one player from the team. Moreover, a new addition in the CBA deal allows rookies to get the deal in their final season.
So, even though quality and impact-wise, CC is a viable option from the Fever franchise for the max salary, she will be entering her third season, leaving her out of the criteria for the Supermax contract.
Details of a landmark WNBA collective bargaining agreement, per ESPN sources:
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 18, 2026
– New salary cap starting at $7 million, up from $1.5 million
– Average revenue share of nearly 20% across deal
– Supermax starting at $1.4M
– Average salary in range of $600K, minimum above $300K
Moreover, the Fever front office is prioritizing the signing of Kelsey Mitchell, who earlier had a supermax contract and will attract another max value contract. If they fail to do so, the franchise has another impactful player who is on every franchise’s radar and entering her final rookie contract year: Aliyah Boston.
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AB could also attract the high-value contract, and the Fever side will have to work its way around the supermax contract situation with three players from its core eligible for the max salary in the space of two seasons.
Off the WNBA court, the former Iowa star made a huge return from injury and showed her capability for the national side.
Caitlin Clark With Successful National Team Debut
Earning her first senior team call, Clark was ready for the challenge after returning from an eight-month absence. She was cautious with her approach, but as she took he court, she controlled the gameplay and nearly confirmed her place as playmaker for Team USA.
Finishing the tournament as top scorer from the USA and top playmaker in the competition, Clark ended up winning the MVP title, her second such accolade for the national team.
Supermax contract or not, but Clark will look for maximum impact on the floor for the Indiana Fever team.