WNBA's CBA runs to 2027, but players can opt out after 2024 season

[LadyStanley]

WNBA salaries are only part of the player compensation package

The current WNBA CBA reflected a 53% increase in total cash compensation for players.

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Have to opt out by November 1.

Yahoo Sports vid (can't get link) indicating players want to opt out.

Charter flights may be high on the list to add.

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[BigBadBruins7708]

They need to make a profit before they start worrying about any adds

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

If the numbers from the Caitlin Clark rookie year are really strong then they will easily

 

[LadyStanley]

WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says

The wait for full-time charter flights for WNBA teams finally is over with commissioner Cathy Engelbert announcing the league's plans to start the program this season. "We intend to fund a full-time charter for this season,” Engelbert said Tuesday in a meeting with sports editors. Engelbert...

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League announces charter flights to begin as soon as they can get planes in place.

#notjustforplayoffsanymore

 

[StreetHawk]

If the numbers from the Caitlin Clark rookie year are really strong then they will easily

Have to hope Clark’s impact is immediate and massive. But also sustainable.

 

[MMC]

I seriously don’t see how the WNBA can grow into anything respectable or even profitable as long as the actual games themselves keep being objectively shitty basketball. Hard to promote this league as a high level athletic competition with the amount of missed shots

 

[Kirk Van Houten]

Have to hope Clark’s impact is immediate and massive. But also sustainable.

I think the issue will be the sustainable part