Summary
Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu, key players for the New York Liberty, will not enter free agency and have decided to stay with their team. The WNBA and the players' association signed a new collective bargaining agreement which includes a significant salary cap increase and a historic revenue-sharing model.
Key Facts
- Breanna Stewart announced she will remain with New York Liberty and will not entertain free agency offers.
- Sabrina Ionescu also confirmed her decision to stay with the Liberty.
- Over 100 WNBA players will become unrestricted free agents after a new labor agreement was signed.
- This agreement is described as a major shift in women's professional sports, introducing a revenue-sharing model for the first time.
- The salary cap for WNBA teams will increase significantly under the new agreement.
- The free agency period is scheduled from April 7 to April 18, 2025.
- The WNBA's 30th season starts on May 8, 2025.
- The WNBA achieved its first franchise title with the New York Liberty in 2024.
