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.
sportsnet.caExpansion 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
Potential Impact
- 01
Rosters now include a larger share of players from European leagues.
- 02
Additional roster spots created by expansion teams remain filled.
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