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The 2026 NFL Draft is behind us and the league is preparing for the start of the 2026-27 season. One thing that the league hopes to have completed by then is the new CBA deal with the Referees Association. Kevin Seifert and Kalyn Kahler of ESPN recently shared an update on the new NFL Referees […] The post NFL Referees Association approaching new CBA deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBA hikes fines 2.5x ahead of 30th season, raising technical and flagrant penalties, introducing stricter tiers, warning letters, and suspensions alongside players’ newly increased salaries.
Fans were waiting on this.
Fever GM Amber Cox addressed Sophie Cunningham's contract frustrations at training camp, citing long-term cap flexibility and the new CBA.
Sophie Cunningham drew a lot of attention after she made an honest admission about her new Indiana Fever contract. The 6-foot-1 guard revealed on the latest episode of her “Show Me Something” podcast that her new deal failed to meet her expectations now that a new collective bargaining agreement is ...
The guard re-signed with Indiana on a one-year, $665,000 contract on Sunday.
Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston reacted with gratitude after agreeing to a historic four-year, $6.3 million contract extension, the richest total salary in league history. Boston kept her response simple when asked about the deal. “Super blessed. God is great, man … to get that extension … I’m super excited about it,” Boston told reporters […] The post Aliyah Boston offers wholesome reaction to historic Fever contract appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Thanks to the new CBA, WNBA players are now set to make more money than ever before.
AZZI Fudd is set to earn six times more than Caitlin Clark during her WNBA rookie season. The 23-year-old has been selected as the number one pick of the 2026…
J. Cole is done with the CBA after one game, and he’s sharing why he decided to head back to the U.S. The rapper played his only game with the Nanjing Monkey Kings on April 11, following ESPN’s Shams Charania’s announcement on April 1. “J. Cole has signed a contract to play in the Chinese […] The post J. Cole exits CBA after one game appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Azzi Fudd's $500,000 rookie deal with the Dallas Wings dwarfs Paige Bueckers' $78,831 rookie salary from 2025.
Monday should’ve been a celebration, paired with an opportunity to address some of the criticism she and the league are facing. But Cathy Engelbert found herself trying to put out little fires with gasoline.
And while the talent of this draft class is a major storyline heading into Monday, so too is the fact this is the first group of rookies who will greatly benefit from the new collective bargaining agreement.
J. Cole officially made his debut in the Chinese Basketball Association, suiting up for the Nanjing Monkey Kings. It was announced on April 1 that he would join the CBA and the rapper played his first game for the Monkey Kings on Saturday (April 11). The Monkey Kings faced the Guangzhou Loong Lions, where The […] The post J. Cole makes Nanjing Monkey Kings debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Brittney Griner has signed a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, marking one of the notable deals as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement takes effect and free agency opens. The agreement was first reported by the team’s sideline reporter, Terrika Foster-Brasby, and confirmed by other outlets on Friday. The 35-year-old center, standing 6-foot-9, brings … The post Brittney Griner lands seven-figure with Connecticut Sun appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Angel Reese found success in her first two WNBA seasons with the Chicago Sky. The former LSU Tigers forward has earned two consecutive All-Star appearances since joining the league in 2024, averaging a double-double of 14.1 points on 42.1% shooting and 12.9 rebounds per game, to go along with 2.7 ...
J. Cole’s basketball journey continues to blur the line between passion and profession. The Grammy-winning artist is set to suit up for the Nanjing Monkey Kings in the Chinese Basketball Association, marking another overseas opportunity to test his game at a competitive level. The 41-year-old has already spent several days in Nanjing, working alongside teammates […] The post Fat Joe, Tracy McGrady predict J. Cole’s numbers during CBA stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's former backcourt partner, Darius Bazley, was immediately kicked by his team in China after arguing with his teammates during a game.
With the WNBA's collective bargaining agreement now settled, one of the league's premier guards has reportedly agreed to the first seven-figure contact in the league's history.
An innocent post from a balloon company caused quite a stir on Wednesday morning when it looked like they had inadvertently revealed that WNBA free agent Nneka Ogwumike was on the verge of agreeing to terms with the Minnesota Lynx during the league’s amended free agency period. The company, known as Amazing Balloons, posted a […] The post Insider provides update on Nneka Ogwumike’s Lynx free agency visit appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The 2026 WNBA offseason is well underway now that a new CBA is finally in place. WNBA players will receive significant raises across the board in 2026 as the salary cap increases from $1.5 million in 2025 to $7 million in 2026. One former WNBA player was recently confronted with how much she would have […] The post Candace Parker finds out how much she would’ve made under WNBA’s new CBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
A’ja Wilson praised the leadership and persistence of the Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) following progress toward a new collective bargaining agreement, emphasizing the importance of players remaining united throughout negotiations. Wilson highlighted the financial gains secured in the tentative deal while reflecting on the process that led to it, particularly the resolve shown […] The post A’ja Wilson proud of WNBPA for ‘never folding’ during negotiations appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Let's take a closer look at how much Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will now earn under the new WNBA CBA.
