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WNBA players union president Nneka Ogwumike talks player salaries

The WNBA is bringing in more money than ever from sponsors and ticket sales, and will bring in much more from its 11-year media rights deal, starting in 2026.

Yet, player salaries haven’t increased drastically in recent years.

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