WNBA trade market comes into focus before Aug. 2 deadline

New CBA tools give teams more room to deal

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 301 min read

What happened: WNBA teams have until Aug. 2 to complete in-season trades. Yahoo Sports expects activity as front offices weigh moves before the cutoff.

Why it matters: The new collective bargaining agreement includes a minimum salary cap exception and allows seven protected veteran contracts, up from six. Those tools could give contenders and rebuilding clubs more flexibility to complete deals.

By the numbers: Aug. 2 is the league’s trade deadline. Teams may carry seven protected veteran contracts under the new CBA, compared with six previously.

What to watch: Watch for trade talks to accelerate as teams make their final roster and playoff assessments.

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Yahoo Sports 2026-07-30T00:18:11.994901+00:00

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