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WNBA newcomers will see immediate benefits if CBA deal is approved
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (352+ words) The latest offer gives players who are on rookie contracts and who make first or second team all-WNBA the chance to sign a maximum contract in their fourth year of play. That would give Aliyah Boston the opportunity to sign…...
Unexpected CBA negotiations silver lining could keep the 2026 season intact
3+ week, 2+ day ago (347+ words) The WNBA submitted a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) proposal to the players Friday, a potential sign that the protracted negotiations for a new deal could come to an end soon. The details of the latest proposal from the league…...
WNBA CBA negotiations appear completely stalled until one side gives something up
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (295+ words) The month of February is approaching, and the lack of progress toward the 2026 WNBA season is becoming increasingly apparent. At this point, athletes and teams should be in the thick of free agency conversations and negotiations; the Toronto Tempo and…...
Difficult Lunar Owls decision has aged very badly during brutal start
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) As one of the four playoff teams from Unrivaled's first season, the Lunar Olws were allowed to protect two players in the draft ahead of the league's second season. Considering that the Lunar Owls were one of the strongest rosters…...
Star’s Unrivaled experience will immediately impact the Sparks when the W returns
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (275+ words) If both re-sign, the goal for the 2026 season is clear: make the playoffs. The Sparks just narrowly missed the playoffs last season. Failing to make the postseason again with a core of Plum, Hamby, and Jackson would be bad for…...
Drafting UCLA star will force the team to invest in one thing above anything else
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (196+ words) One thing is pretty certain, though: Lauren Betts will be drafted relatively early in the first round. Her size, inside scoring, and ability to protect the rim make her too good a prospect to pass on for teams that don't…...
Washington Mystics likely to focus exclusively on rookies during Expansion Draft
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (257+ words) Washington Mystics likely to focus exclusively on rookies during Expansion Draft'High Post Hoops It's been largely understood that each WNBA team will be allowed to protect five players, a departure from the Golden State Valkyries' 2024 Expansion Draft, when they could…...
Los Angeles Sparks won’t be able to escape daunting offseason scenario
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (284+ words) Azur" Stevens was one of the bright spots in the Sparks" 2025 campaign. Despite bringing in Kelsey Plum, the Sparks missed the playoffs. Stevens, however, put together a career season. She vastly improved as a 3-point shooter and averaged career highs…...