WNBA players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman couldn’t contain their happiness following the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) update. On their “Studbudz” channel on Wednesday, Williams proudly declared that they would be the first “millionaires” of their respective families.
The clip, which caused a stir on social media, prompted reactions from fans. One fan wrote:
“Finna be what?”
Another fan added:
“Courtney, just focus on your 3-point game and turnovers.”
One more fan continued:
“Natasha Heideman and 1 million don’t even sound right. lmfao.”
Another fan reacted:
“Brought to you at a huge financial loss by the NBA.”
One fan tweeted:
“Guess what, they still won’t be happy.”
NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted on Wednesday that the tentative agreement between the league and the WNBPA will ensure players get a major increase in salary.
In 2026, the supermax player, one for every team, will get $1.4 million, a massive spike from the $249,244 in 2025. In the new CBA, the average salary will also jump from $120,000 last year to $600,000.
Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman aren’t expected to get super max contracts. The former is an elite starter but not an MVP contender, while the latter is a solid rotational piece. The Minnesota Lynx, Williams and Hiedeman’s previous team, could try to bring back perennial MVP contender Napheesa Collier by offering her that contract.
Neither Williams nor Hiedeman has received max WNBA pay in their careers, a trend that is expected to continue even with the new CBA. The podcasters could eventually become millionaires through their salaries, but it will not likely happen in one year.
Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman Are Coming off Impressive WNBA Seasons Before Hitting Free Agency
If the Minnesota Lynx can’t bring back Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, the two are expected to have multiple suitors. Williams averaged 13.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game. Her all-around impact earned her an All-Star selection, the second of her career.
Williams’ impact wasn’t limited to her production. She was arguably Minnesota’s feistiest and most charismatic leader.
Hiedeman had a career year in 2025. She averaged a career-best 9.1 ppg, 2.8 apg and 1.9 rpg. “T-Spoon” finished third in the Most Improved Player race and second in the Sixth Player of the Year award.
The “Studbudz” co-hosts aren’t expected to be free agents for long.
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