Angel Reese Opens Up About Spending Her Bigger WNBA Paycheck And Sneaky Links

The historical CBA deal stunned fans and analysts as the player salaries and franchise salary caps saw a huge jump within a season. With a minimum raise of 400%, the league is offering a massive chunk to players and franchises to spend. Angel Reese, who famously mentioned that ‘the WNBA salary doesn’t pay her bills, was advocating for a higher raise.

Now, with the WNBPA and WNBA boards unanimously agreeing on the deal, the possible numbers are on the board, and with that, the players can now make their financial decisions. Interestingly, Reese, who earlier mentioned that she faced challenges of becoming a millionaire at 20, is ready with her financial plans.

Angel Reese Planning To Spend On Sneaky Links

The Sky forward hosted reporter Speedy Morman on her podcast, where the two friends spoke on many personal and global topics. When the WNBA star asked him to describe his “type” of woman, Morman dodged the question and rather turned the tables, asking the former LSU star for her choice.

Reese boldly reminded Morman that she, her teammates, and other players in the WNBA make enough money to “fly out” their romantic partners, whether that be a long-term girlfriend or boyfriend, or a sneaky link.

While NBA players are famous for the hook-up culture, Reese’s answer indicates the financial security and empowerment that the WNBA players now have, which allows them to match the men’s league to some extent.

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Although the player made some bold statements, her new salary could certainly make her statement a reality.

New CBA Structure Hands Angel Reese Six-Figure Salary

The WNBA’s historic 2026 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) has officially ushered in a new era of compensation, landing the Chicago Sky star a significant six-figure salary. With the team salary cap rising sharply to $7 million and the minimum salary surpassing $300,000, veteran and rookie earnings have increased dramatically.

Reports indicate Reese’s 2026 salary will jump from the $70,000 range to approximately $350,000, showcasing the league’s commitment to paying its stars. Reese, who actively advocated for better revenue-sharing and improved pay, celebrated this shift, which boosts top-tier players while narrowing the gap between salary and NIL earnings for rookies.

Details on the WNBA and WNBPA's new CBA deal:

➖ 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%

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Incidentally, the new CBA has a seven-years tenure and will see players’ salaries grow with the growth of the league.