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WNBA Cracks Million-Dollar Milestone as Players Cash In Under New Labor Deal

Core designations lock in the biggest stars at salaries of $1.4 million, five times higher than the maximum under the previous labor agreement.

Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty makes a layup during the first round of the WNBA playoffs at Phoenix, Arizona, on September 19, 2025.
Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty makes a layup during the first round of the WNBA playoffs at Phoenix, Arizona, on September 19, 2025. Aryanna Frank/Getty Images