Not really, no. Their housing and transportation is covered, and they get a per diem to cover things like food, but that's it. Proper salary requires making the team. Although just adding "Training camp with WNBA Team X" to their resume could help with playing offers overseas.
It is always so interesting to see who makes it. There are always surprises even when we think we know what teams will decide.
Are players paid to be in camp before they get cut?
Not really, no. Their housing and transportation is covered, and they get a per diem to cover things like food, but that's it. Proper salary requires making the team. Although just adding "Training camp with WNBA Team X" to their resume could help with playing offers overseas.