Angel Reese reveals her WNBA salary, claims it isn't enough to cover her rent
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Angel Reese has quickly become one of the standout figures in the WNBA, attracting attention not just for her skills on the court but also for the opportunities that have come her way off the court.
Recently, the star player disclosed that her current WNBA salary doesn’t “pay her bills,” prompting her to rely on various side ventures to support her lifestyle.
Angel Reese calls out financial realities in the WNBA
According to Vibe, During an Instagram Live session, Angel Reese humorously urged her critics to keep hating, stating, “Hating pays the bills.” She elaborated on how her position with the Chicago Sky doesn’t sufficiently cover her essential expenses, particularly her rent.
“Hating pays them bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all,” she shared. “I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I’m trying to think of my rent for where I stay at. Let me do the math real quick. I don’t even know my [WNBA] salary. $74,000?”
After her friend calculated her expenses and confirmed that her salary doesn't cover her $8,000 rent, the LSU alum jokingly remarked, “I’m living above my means!” She continued, “Babe, if y’all thought… That WNBA check don’t pay a thing. Did that even pay my car note?… I wouldn’t even be able to eat a sandwich with that. I wouldn’t even be able to eat. I wouldn’t be able to live.”
Angel Reese expands her brand with sponsorships and a new podcast
To supplement her WNBA income, Angel Reese is tapping into various lucrative sponsorships and projects, including her recently launched podcast, 'Unapologetically Angel'. Since its debut in September 2024, the show has featured notable guests such as Latto, Mariah The Scientist, Kayla Nicole, and Dwyane Wade.
Despite the challenges surrounding her salary, Reese's future in the league looks promising. She was recently named one of Sports Illustrated’s 50 Most Influential Athletes of 2024. At just 22 years old, she has already made headlines this season with remarkable achievements, including a record for the most consecutive double-doubles in the league.
Moreover, Reese has shattered the WNBA single-season rebounding record and made history as the first rookie in any American professional basketball league to post back-to-back 20-rebound games since NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal did so in 1993. With her continued success, it seems likely that Reese's star will only rise higher in the coming years.
