Imagine being one of the best basketball players in the world: winning titles, breaking records, and being told, “Here’s your raise: $850,000.” It sounds like a lot, but for WNBA players, that number is a mirage: shiny from afar, hollow up close. That’s the harsh reality in the league today.

When the Las Vegas Aces recently completed a 4-0 sweep over the Phoenix Mercury, securing their third championship in four seasons, fans cheered, but behind the celebration, a tougher fight is brewing off the court. With the WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) set to expire on October 31, 2025, negotiations are intense, and the latest proposal is revealing.

The league’s pay offer includes:

Supermax of about $850K

Veteran raises around $300K

That’s a leap from the current $249,000 super

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