Overview

• Angel Reese, a Chicago Sky player, claims her WNBA salary of $73,439 is insufficient to cover her $8,000 monthly rent.
• Reese has substantial endorsement deals worth $1.8 million, which supplement her income significantly.
• An ESPN analyst suggested Reese should appreciate the platform the WNBA provides, while acknowledging the need for higher salaries.
• Reese's rookie contract is set to increase annually, ending at $93,636 by 2027, highlighting disparities with NBA rookie contracts.
• The WNBA's current collective bargaining agreement allows players to opt out by November 1, potentially paving the way for salary negotiations.