Jackie Young On The Verge Of Making WNBA History Following Latest CBA Deal

It was a long battle for the WNBA players. But with relentless grit and determination, things did ultimately fall in place for everyone. As players demanded better pay and higher revenue sharing, the WNBA Board of Governors finally approved a historic CBA. 

Immediately after the announcement, icons like Caitlin Clark and others shared their excitement. And while teams are working out the maths of how the revised and elevated salaries would look, some interesting news is coming from the Las Vegas Aces campaign. 28-year-old Jackie Young is on the verge of signing a historic contract.

Jackie Young Becomes WNBA’s First $1 Million Player

Vegas seems to be wasting no time in keeping their championship core intact. A recent report from ESPN on Thursday stated that the team is expected to offer Young a one-year, $1.19 million contract for 2026. Such a deal will mean that the 28-year-old will be the very first athlete in the league to earn in excess of a million dollars. 

This is quite a smart move from the Aces front office. Such an offer means that the 3-time WNBA champion will now be off the free agency market. Aiding A’ja Wilson on her quest to win the WNBA title, the University of Notre Dame graduate dropped some impressive numbers. 

Breaking: The Las Vegas Aces are finalizing an agreement for Jackie Young to return to Vegas, sources told @alexaphilippou.

This is expected to be a one-year deal at the regular max ($1.19 million). pic.twitter.com/ln8Hetf0OD

— ESPN (@espn) April 9, 2026

Last year, the 4-time All-Star dropped averages of 16.5 points, 5.1 assists, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. Surely, this was a contract that she thoroughly deserved. And now, with the star player expected to return, here’s a quick roundup about how her embellished career has looked so far. 

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Jackie Young’s Million Dollar Career At A Glance

While people are watching the Las Vegas star enjoying some rich moments in life, she has toiled hard enough to earn them. Impressed with her college basketball skills, Young turned out to be the first overall draft pick back in 2019. Continuing with her success in the WNBA, she signed a contract extension in 2024 with Las Vegas. 

Owing to her exceptional performance, the 28-year-old clinched the WNBA Most Improved Player honor in 2022. And that’s not all. The star player also has a couple of Olympic gold medals to show for. Her maiden Olympic glory came with the 3×3 team in Tokyo, while she also clinched her second with the 5×5 team in Paris. 

Thus, with things looking rosy, fans will want Young to continue with her surge and make merry in 2026.