Clark: New CBA sets precedent for women’s sports
The WNBA and WNBPA have ratified a new collective bargaining agreement, increasing the salary cap and average player salary. Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark believes this new CBA sets a precedent for women's sports, valuing female athletes and their contributions.
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed on a new collective bargaining agreement. The deal increases the salary cap by around five times, with the average player salary rising from $120,000 to $600,000. This change is expected to benefit all female athletes. The new CBA was ratified in early Tuesday morning. Indiana Fever All-Star Caitlin Clark is excited about the new agreement, seeing it as a valuable step for women's sports. The WNBA will also expand this season, adding two new teams in Toronto and Portland. Clark and the Indiana Fever will start their 2026 season against the Dallas Wings on May 9.
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