Year Veteran min. Rookie min. Ex-ABL players allowed1999 $30,000 $25,000 3; 5 for expansion teams
2000 $32,500 $26,500 No limit
2001 $35,000 $28,000 No limit
2002 $40,000 $30,000 No limit
2000 season: Four expansion teams added.
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Also: Contracts guaranteed for rostered players at mid-point of season; year-round health and dental insurance, $100,000 life insurance, 401K plan, eligible for paid maternity leave; a guaranteed percentage of all royalties from the sale of player-identified licensed products ($100,000 minimum yearly payment to WNBPA).