Nyla Harris earns WNBA Training Camp Invite to the Washington Mystics
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Correction: it appears that the UNC WBB post above is incorrect in a notable way: Harris negotiated a “rookie scale contract” as a free agent, not a “training camp contract.” This is a new distinction under the 2026 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Summary from Gemini (AI):
For an undrafted player, signing a rookie scale contract means:
Fixed Salary Level: They sign for a predetermined "undrafted" base salary, which is the league minimum for players with zero years of service. In 2026, this is approximately $270,000.
Shorter Duration: Unlike drafted rookies who get 3-year deals with a team option for a 4th, undrafted rookies sign for only one or two years.
No Extension Rights: Undrafted rookie scale contracts cannot be extended; these players must finish their contract before negotiating a new deal.
No Roster Guarantee: Unlike 2026 lottery picks (top 6) who have guaranteed first-year salaries, an undrafted rookie's contract is non-guaranteed (unprotected). They are only paid for the days they are actually on the active roster, and the team can waive them during training camp with no financial penalty.
Right now, as you can see here the various teams are signing people to both types of contracts. So Nyla will be paid a good amount more than some, and logically has a more preferred status than some. Though she still has to go earn her spot.
Summary from Gemini (AI):
For an undrafted player, signing a rookie scale contract means:
Fixed Salary Level: They sign for a predetermined "undrafted" base salary, which is the league minimum for players with zero years of service. In 2026, this is approximately $270,000.
Shorter Duration: Unlike drafted rookies who get 3-year deals with a team option for a 4th, undrafted rookies sign for only one or two years.
No Extension Rights: Undrafted rookie scale contracts cannot be extended; these players must finish their contract before negotiating a new deal.
No Roster Guarantee: Unlike 2026 lottery picks (top 6) who have guaranteed first-year salaries, an undrafted rookie's contract is non-guaranteed (unprotected). They are only paid for the days they are actually on the active roster, and the team can waive them during training camp with no financial penalty.
Right now, as you can see here the various teams are signing people to both types of contracts. So Nyla will be paid a good amount more than some, and logically has a more preferred status than some. Though she still has to go earn her spot.
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It is going to be very tough for her to make it since she is coming in as a free agent; however, if she does not make it, she can always play overseas like MG, AU, and LD. CB does need someone to make it at some point to make our program more appealing to the future high school prospects because she can then say that she has gotten players in the W.
The Mystics cut 6-3 rookie Mya Hollingshed, probably one of the competitors for Nyla's spot on the team. plus another player who was a guard; their roster is now 16.
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They have to get it down to 12 players, plus up to two developmental spots that are a part time, limited per-diem stipend deal. similar to NBA two-way contracts.
Final roster cuts will likely by around May 6th, two days before the regular season begins.
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They have to get it down to 12 players, plus up to two developmental spots that are a part time, limited per-diem stipend deal. similar to NBA two-way contracts.
Final roster cuts will likely by around May 6th, two days before the regular season begins.