At the deadline hour, the WNBPA proposed a six-week extension to avoid a work stoppage. While the league understood the urgency, it came up with a more lucrative option and a significant rise in commercials.
The players’ association showed interest in reaching an agreement with a proposal that included an extension period, while the league also fulfilled its duty by submitting the next proposal promptly. Fans will be hoping to see the conclusion of the ongoing saga. Here are the details of the new CBA proposal.
WNBA’s New CBA Proposal Guarantees $1 Million Base Salary
While the league and the players’ association agreed on two extensions, fans were concerned about the potential lockout situation. But the Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve, who has been in the league for decades, showed trust in the ‘process’ and mentioned, “will get the deal”. This was in favor of the players.
Now her words seem true, as the WNBA has unveiled a new proposal that includes a maximum salary in 2026, featuring a guaranteed $1 million base, with projected revenue sharing pushing total earnings for maximum players to more than $1.2 million, according to confirmed sources.
Some details from the latest CBA proposal from the league, according to a source with knowledge of the situation:
— Kareem Copeland (@kareemcopeland) December 1, 2025
– The max salary would be a guaranteed $1 million base in 2026 w projected revenue sharing increasing total earnings for max players to over $1.2 million.
– The…
With that, the average player’s salary in 2026 would be projected to exceed $500,000, and the minimum player salary would be projected to exceed $225,000. This represents a higher salary value than the previous offer in the initial extension period.
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A key aspect and highlighting point in the new proposal would be the salary cap for the franchises, which indirectly impacts players’ salaries as well. In the latest proposal, the salary cap would increase to $5 million in 2026 and would be set in each subsequent year based on revenue growth, sources said.
Chances Of CBA Approval
In the earlier proposal, the ESPN insider exposes the real reason players were furious. While the league took notice of this and added a few points that would address the associations’ demands, the main issue remains: will this be enough?
The proposed salary is significantly high, particularly with the inclusion of the revenue-sharing model, which is a strong step. Still, the players’ association will be aiming for slightly higher numbers, given that they now have ample time to discuss and consider options for Project B and Unrivaled, which will give them a significant advantage.
The league may need to prepare a new proposal with an eye on the commercials and upcoming revenues.