Overview
- Forbes released its 2026 North America list on Dec. 2, selecting Paige Bueckers and Aliyah Boston for the sports class and naming Napheesa Collier among three All-Star Alumni.
- Fans questioned why Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese were missing, but both previously made the list in 2025 and 2023 respectively, which makes them ineligible under Forbes’ rules.
- Bueckers’ profile highlighted on-court success and business ventures including an equity stake in Unrivaled, a Nike partnership, work with DoorDash and an upcoming Apple Original Films project.
- Coverage also noted Boston’s growing influence beyond the court, including investment in NWSL expansion club Boston Legacy FC and media work with Candace Parker.
- The list’s release ran alongside reporting on ongoing WNBA–WNBPA CBA talks, with a recent league proposal featuring a seven-figure base max tied to ending team-provided in-season housing, a proposed season extension and a new Jan. 9, 2026 negotiation deadline.