The WNBA is preparing to take a historic step beyond North America, with plans to stage its first-ever international game in 2027 as part of a broader push to globalize the competition. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert confirmed during the WNBA Draft that the league is actively exploring hosting a regular-season game outside the United States for…
The 2026 WNBA Draft, held Monday night in New York, marked a financial turning point for the league as a new collective bargaining agreement dramatically increased rookie earnings and overall salary structure. Under the new CBA, the No. 1 overall pick will earn $500,000 in her first season, a massive jump from last year’s top…
The Las Vegas Aces have doubled down on their championship core — and in doing so, helped push the women’s game into a new financial era. Las Vegas Aces are finalizing a one-year deal to bring back guard Jackie Young worth $1.19 million, making her the first player in league history to sign a contract…
The Women’s National Basketball Association has formally approved expansion franchises in three major markets — Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia — in a move that will take the league to 18 teams by the end of the decade. The decision, ratified by the NBA Board of Governors, confirms a phased rollout: Cleveland will begin play in…
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority has ended its controversial sponsorship agreement with the Las Vegas Aces, a deal that paid each player $100,000 annually over the past two seasons. The decision comes as the WNBA continues to investigate potential salary cap circumvention linked to the partnership. Originally launched in 2024, the agreement drew…
The WNBA is set to finalize its long-awaited expansion plans this week, with new franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia expected to be approved by team owners. The expansion, first announced more than nine months ago, requires majority approval from both WNBA and NBA governors, as well as a three-quarters vote from WNBA Holdings LLC….
The WNBA has secured a major new media deal with CBS Sports, bringing up to 20 regular-season games to broadcast and streaming platforms in 2026. This marks the most WNBA games ever aired on free TV by the network. Unlike last year, when games were split between CBS and CBS Sports Network, the new agreement…
The WNBA is poised to significantly expand its regular season from 44 to 52 games over the course of its next collective bargaining agreement (CBA), according to reports from sources familiar with the negotiations. The agreement, which is still awaiting formal ratification, was reached through extended talks between league owners and the players’ union. If…
The WNBA and the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) have reached a landmark collective bargaining agreement (CBA) just weeks ahead of the league’s 30th season. While headlines highlight salary increases, the deeper significance lies in a structural transformation of women’s sports economics. For decades, women’s sports were considered a cultural asset rather than a…
The missed opportunity to acquire the Portland Trail Blazers may still linger, but for Lisa Bhathal Merage, the future is already taking shape—firmly rooted in women’s sports. Through their investment firm RAJ Capital, Bhathal Merage and her brother Alex Bhathal have built a growing portfolio centered on two Portland-based franchises: the WNBA’s Fire and the…
