The WNBA and WNBPA have reached a verbal agreement on a new CBA, but the formal term sheet, ratification, and final approvals still have to happen. In this Fast Break, Michael explains the real headline: a reported new compensation model tied to a meaningful share of league revenue, plus reported salary numbers that could completely reset expectations for women’s pro basketball.

We get into the reported 2026 team cap of about $7 million, the reported $1.4 million supermax, why this may be a huge win for the player middle class, and why housing and revenue definitions were such major pressure points in bargaining.

We also explain why this is happening at the perfect business moment: the WNBA’s 30th season tips on May 8, 2026, and the league’s national media-rights deals with Disney, Prime Video, and NBCU begin in 2026 and run through 2036, distributing 125+ games annually.

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