Angel Reese Highlights WNBA Salary Disparity After $50K Bonus Win

Angel Reese, a forward for the Chicago Sky, celebrated a $50,000 bonus after her team, Rose BC, won the Unrivaled Championship, despite not playing due to a wrist injury. Reese humorously pointed out that this bonus is more than half of her rookie WNBA salary of around $73,000, highlighting the financial disparities faced by WNBA players compared to their male counterparts. Fellow player Sydney Colson joked on social media about needing some of Reese's bonus, to which Reese responded, conveying the harsh reality of her financial situation. Reese's comments have sparked discussions about the pay gap in women's sports, especially as she previously mentioned the potential for a WNBA lockout if player salaries do not improve. Despite her modest salary, Reese has lucrative endorsement deals with major brands, which contribute to her income. The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing struggle for equitable pay in women's basketball.