WNBA Stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's Salaries Lag Amid Record Attendance and Viewership

The WNBA has experienced significant growth driven by superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, resulting in record-breaking attendance, viewership, and merchandise sales. However, players' salaries remain modest compared to their male counterparts in the NBA. Clark and Reese earned about $76,000 and $74,000, respectively. Team valuations are expected to increase following a media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBCUniversal, boosting annual revenue from $60 million in 2024 to $200 million starting in 2026. However, the WNBA and its teams will lose about $50 million this year.