A landmark WNBA labor deal nears reality, paving the way for the first million-dollar players. NEW YORK (AP) – A landmark new WNBA collective bargaining agreement was reached in principle early Wednesday morning that will give the league its first million-dollar players. There’s still a lot of work to do between now and the start of the regular season on May 8, however. Lawyers on both sides are finalizing the term sheet for players and the league’s Board of Governors to approve, which should be done in the next day or so.
