WNBA, players agree to start free agency Monday
Why it matters: Over 100 WNBA free agents will see massive salary bumps starting this week, with signings by Saturday.
- WNBA and WNBPA agreed to commence free agency on Monday, following their verbal agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement on March 18.
- Over 100 players are free agents and are expected to benefit from substantial salary increases under the new deal.
- The designation period for qualifying offers and core player designations will occur Monday and Tuesday, with negotiations from Wednesday to Friday, and signings beginning Saturday.
The WNBA and WNBPA have officially set Monday as the start of free agency, following their recent agreement on a new collective bargaining agreement that promises significant salary increases for over 100 players. This expedited timeline allows for player designations and negotiations to conclude swiftly, leading to signings by Saturday, all ahead of the April 13 draft and May 8 regular season start.
