The CBA Deal made many players millionaires. During the discussions, WNBPA aimed for the mega deal that would hand financial stability to players who are putting in the effort to make the league successful. Angel Reese delivered a strong negotiation message during the WNBA-CBA standoff and also criticized the low pay.
But now the CBA Deal will hand every player a substantial raise in their pay and possibly make top earners a millionaire. The former LSU star had this ‘massive earning’ during her college days with multiple NIL Deals, and she recently spoke about her struggles with the ‘sudden wealth’.
Angel Reese Struggles With Massive Income In Her College Days
With her growing influence in Australia, Reese graces the Vogue Australia cover in stunning new photos featuring her signature AR1 shoes. During the cover story, the player spoke about the fortunes she made as a college player, but also the struggles that came with it.
Reese said, “I got money so fast I didn’t know what to do with it. I was like, ‘Oh sh-t, I’m a millionaire at 20?’ They do not teach you how to file taxes at school. My grandmother would tell me to save money for a rainy day, but really, I’m the first in my family to have this kind of financial freedom.”
Angel Reese has more NIL deals than any other D-I basketball player in the country.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) March 31, 2023
Reese has LSU chasing a national title — while pushing her off-court earning potential towards $400K.https://t.co/u2jleht91H
The forward was one of the highest earners from the NIL deals, which included McDonald’s, Cash App, Reese’s, StockX, and Victoria’s Secret. Although the player struggled early, she did well and even bought a house for her family, paying off the loan as a responsible daughter.
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Now, with the new CBA deal, the player will also see another massive salary raise, which could even grow with her solid performance in the upcoming season.
Angel Reese Gets Fivefold Raise In Salary
The 2024 rookie was the seventh overall pick by the Chicago Sky. Her 2025 salary was $74,909 under the 2020 CBA. But now the new salary structure and salary cap will allow the star to earn in six figures.
Under the new 2026 WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese’s salary will be in the range of $350,000–$390,000.
Details on the WNBA and WNBPA's new CBA deal:
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 18, 2026
➖ Salary cap now starts at $7M (up from $1.5M)
➖ Supermax begins at $1.4M
➖ Avg. salary "in range of $600K," with minimum around $300K+
➖ Avg. revenue share of almost 20%
(via @ShamsCharania) pic.twitter.com/m5ZXDxaaZY
The league also added performance bonuses, which could add up to her salary, and with selection in All-WNBA teams, she would be eligible for a super max contract whose base salary is $1.3 million in 2026.