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European Players Sign With WNBA Teams

Expansion teams and new salary terms in the collective bargaining agreement have increased the number of European players in the WNBA this season. The league has not previously recorded this level of European participation.

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Expansion and the CBA's new salaries have brought more European players to the WNBA this season than ever before. The league added new franchises ahead of the current campaign. Those teams increased roster spots across the WNBA.

The collective bargaining agreement also raised minimum and maximum salaries. Higher pay drew additional players from European leagues. League records show the current European roster total exceeds any prior season.

No further roster or salary changes have been announced.

Key Facts

Record European roster
More European players than any prior WNBA season
Expansion teams
New franchises added roster spots this season
CBA salary changes
New collective bargaining agreement raised pay scales

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Rosters now include a larger share of players from European leagues.

  2. 02

    Additional roster spots created by expansion teams remain filled.

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PublishedMay 29, 2026, 1:09 PM
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