WNBA looks to ride success of college stars to boost revenues, player salaries

When Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso hit the hardwood for the Chicago Sky and Caitlin Clark for the Indiana Fever, the WNBA rookie stars will be earning far less than their male counterparts in the NBA. Some fans may be surprised to see WNBA players' starting base pay under $80,000, but why is the league structured like this?
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[@BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS.304]

The way you simplify complex concepts is remarkable. You have a talent for making things understandable.

[@richardwilliams5387]

Exactly. Higher ratings and ticket sales lead to higher salaries. The latter can't happen without the former.

[@VincentGordon-ev6sy]

Under $80,000 before taxes

[@rawx1276]

Ladies but tickets and go to the games. Problem solved.🤷🏿‍♂️

[@kingwestside]

That's what they doing

[@VincentGordon-ev6sy]

Peanuts 🥜🥜🥜🥜$$