# Set the Tempo Ep. 4: Set The Tempo Ep. 4: WNBA CBA AGREEMENT REACHED + Salary Cap Explosion, Free Agency Chaos & What’s Next

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Podcast: [Set The Tempo](https://stenobird.com/podcast/set-the-tempo-7690658)
Published: 2026-03-19T13:52:12+00:00
Episode link: https://thesqueezes.substack.com/p/set-the-tempo-ep-4-set-the-tempo
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The WNBA finally has a new CBA agreement in place — and it changes everything. In Episode 4 of Set The Tempo , Tyler Conium breaks down the massive financial shift coming to the league and what happens next as we race toward the 2026 season. With the deal framework agreed upon (pending ratification), the WNBA is entering a new era: 💰 Salary cap rising from $1.5M → $7M (and beyond $10M)💰 Supermax contracts jumping to $1.4M💰 Average salaries increasing nearly 10x💰 Players finally earning a share of league revenue But now comes the chaos… 🏀 What happens next: * Two expansion drafts (Toronto Tempo & Portland) * 100+ free agents hitting the market * WNBA Draft (April 13) * Training camp (1 month away) * Season tip-off: May 8, 2026 🔥 Key discussion points: * Why this is a massive win for players * How revenue sharing changes the future of the WNBA * Why stars like A’ja Wilson, Sabrina Ionescu, Kelsey Plum & Breanna Stewart are about to reshape the league * How expansion teams like Toronto Tempo could immediately become contenders * Why this could be the most chaotic offseason in WNBA history This is the moment the WNBA has been building toward. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes (Tuesdays)👉 Daily game reactions once the season starts Let’s Set The Tempo. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thesqueezes.substack.com

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