How are the WNBA’s offseason moves paying off? Assessing best and worst personnel moves
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How are the WNBA’s offseason moves paying off? Assessing best and worst personnel moves
The 2026 WNBA offseason featured an unprecedented amount of personnel movement, made all the more chaotic by the compressed timeline caused by protracted collective bargaining negotiations. Due to the dramatic increase in salaries — the cap rose from about $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026 — the decision-making process had higher stakes than at any point in league history. The salary structure was also updated in the new CBA, changing how teams can allot their caps. For instance, the su
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