How the new WNBA CBA transforms player pay

How the new WNBA CBA transforms player pay

May 7, 2026 · 19 min

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The episode discusses the impact of the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement on player pay and the potential for women's basketball to maximize its earning potential.

The WNBA’s 30th season tips off tomorrow. This year, things look a lot different for players after the league and players union recently signed a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA). On today’s show, The Athletic’s Annie Costabile joins Kimberly to break down how the deal has transformed the way players are paid. Plus, has women’s basketball ever really been given the chance to maximize its earning potential?

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