How A'ja Wilson's contract helped set new market for WNBA superstars after new 2026 CBA

A'ja Wilson's contract with the Las Vegas Aces has set a new market benchmark for WNBA superstars following the league's new Collective Bargaining Agreement set to take effect in 2026. The new CBA is expected to significantly increase player salaries, with Wilson's deal serving as a reference point for top-tier players negotiating contracts. The agreement is seen as a landmark shift in how the WNBA compensates its elite talent going forward.