Angel Reese It is Caitlin Clark recently made their entry into the WNBA with the organization’s draft event on Monday, April 15. Now, the duo’s salary in the organization has been revealed.
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Here’s what’s being reported about Angel Reese’s WNBA salary
As The Shadow Room previously reported, Reese was the number seven draft pick during the first round of Monday’s event. Furthermore, the 21-year-old joined the Chicago Sky team.
According to On3.com, Reese will begin the first season of her WNBA career pocketing $73,439. By 2025, she will earn more than $74,000 annually, and by 2026, that number will increase to more than $82,000.
The outlet reports that Reese will earn over $93,000 in 2027. Additionally, his rookie contract with the Chicago Sky will net him a total salary of over $324,000.
Spotrac also confirmed these numbers via its 2024 Draft Tracker.
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According to On3.com, Reese will earn “a little less in her first WNBA season” than her counterparts who were picked in the top four spots during the WNBA draft. The outlet adds that they will earn at least $76,000 in their initial WNBA season.
Additionally, the outlet notes that these numbers are “pale” in contrast to the amount men earn during their first NBA season. On3.com reports that the NBA does not. 1 draft pick will earn at least $10.1 million in his first year.
Here’s What’s Being Reported About Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Salary
According to TODAY, Clark’s annual salary figures are slightly above Reeses. During her first year with the Indiana Fever, she will earn $76,535 annually. Then, in 2025, that number will grow to $78,066.
Clark’s annual salary will increase to more than $85,000 in 2026, and by 2027, she will earn at least $97,000.
Spotrac reports that Clark’s rookie contract with the Indiana Fever will pay him a total of $338,056.
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Furthermore, On3.com reports that Kamilla Cardoso’s debut contract will reach a total of $338,000.
Check out the details below.
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Reactions on social media
Social media users have adopted Xformerly known as Twitter, to share their reactions to the salaries Reese, Clark and other WNBA newcomers will reportedly receive.
The number one pick in the WNBA draft earning $76K in salary is outrageous
-Nick Tyrell (@nicktyrell) April 16, 2024
You guys keep posting Caitlyn’s salary 😂Until the WNBA starts generating more revenue How to sell games, more wnba teams (there are only 12 teams) More endorsements/sponsors, merchandise sales, etc., her new TV contract worth 60 million, the NBA costs 2.6 billion. The WNBA needs our support
-Spank Horton (@SpankHorton) April 16, 2024
The funny thing about this wnba salary speech is that you guys act like you learned how much you’re going to make (like you) yesterday. They are aware. They do what they have to do for what they love to do.
– Cool Breeze 🖤🥑 (@Maine_Char) April 16, 2024
Too bad she’s going to take a pay cut to play professionally, right? https://t.co/cZP23G8aq1
-Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) April 16, 2024
Honestly, if you all supported the WNBA since it started, the salary issue wouldn’t be an issue.
— 🩵 Domo 🩵🗽 (@ddubxdo) April 16, 2024
Furthermore, NFL player Russell Wilson also shared his thoughts on the matter via X on Monday, April 15th.
“These ladies deserve so much more… Praying for the day… me,” he tweeted.
These women deserve so much more…
Praying for the day 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾l https://t.co/mIZmaXwPVi-Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 16, 2024
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