Paige Bueckers signs three-year deal with Unrivaled league

Paige Bueckers, the projected No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft, has signed a significant three-year deal with the three-on-three league Unrivaled, which aims to provide better compensation for women's basketball talent. Reports indicate that her first-year salary with Unrivaled will surpass the total she would earn in her first four years in the WNBA, where a rookie typically earns $78,831 annually. Bueckers' previous NIL deal with Unrivaled granted her equity in the league, reflecting its commitment to equitable payment for players. The league, founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, exceeded $27 million in revenue during its inaugural season, doubling initial projections. Bueckers' addition is seen as a major step forward for Unrivaled, which seeks to attract top talent and create a premier offseason platform for women basketball players. As she transitions from her college career after winning a national championship with UConn, Bueckers is expected to be a transformative player for the Dallas Wings.