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WNBA Commissioner Dodges Contract Question During League's Growth Push
Cathy Engelbert's non-answer on her future creates uncertainty as the WNBA chases a media rights deal expected to far exceed its current $60 million annual agreement.
Jones Wins WNBA Finals MVP in Chicago—and Her Next Contract Just Got a Lot Richer
New York Liberty forward Jonquel Jones dominated the championship series, delivered the franchise's first title and earned Finals MVP honors.
WNBA Smashes Attendance Record — League Valuations Are Next
The WNBA topped 1.1 million fans at midseason 2026, a 12 percent jump over the previous record, and franchise valuations are already moving.
WNBA's Season 30 Championship Chain Goes Viral, Driving League's Surging Value
The WNBA's championship chain became a viral sensation in Chicago, reflecting the league's booming cultural and commercial appeal.
Jonquel Jones Gets SC Top 10 Chain — And Her $412K Contract Looks Like Grand Larceny
Jonquel Jones hit a game-winning three with 2.1 seconds left, earned ESPN's SportsCenter Top 10 chain and is still making just $412,000 a year.
Courtney Williams' 22-Point Half Lifts Sky Past Liberty — and Her Next Contract
The veteran guard hit five three-pointers and added four assists, giving Chicago a critical 15-point cushion over New York.
A'ja Wilson's Age Shock at Olivia Miles Shows WNBA's New Wave
The two-time MVP's surprise at Miles being just 22 spotlights the youth surge remaking women's pro basketball.
Azzi Fudd Wins 3-Point Title as First Rookie Ever — and the Dallas Wings Just Hit the Jackpot
The Wings' No. 1 overall pick made WNBA history at the State Farm 3-Point Contest, and the business upside for Dallas is real.
A'ja Wilson Drops 28 on Mystics — Her $200K Salary Is the WNBA's Biggest Bargain
Wilson's offensive masterclass carried the Las Vegas Aces to a fourth-quarter lead, exposing just how badly the WNBA undervalues its best player.
WNBA's Record Surge Faces Turning Point: Elevate Fan Talk Or Tank Its Value
With record viewership and new talent, the league prepares for its biggest season, but online discourse risks undermining its financial momentum
Valkyries' Bold Bet: Cutting Jenkins After Johnson Trade Clears Cap, Defines Future
The Las Vegas Valkyries swiftly released Maya Jenkins, a player acquired in the blockbuster trade for Flau’jae Johnson, a move designed to maximize cap flexibility and solidify their championship aspirations.
WNBA Valkyries Soar to Top Valuation as League Average Jumps 59 Percent
The significant increase in WNBA team valuations, led by the Valkyries, signals a pivotal moment for the league's financial future and potential for massive investor returns.
WNBA Valuations Skyrocket 59 Percent as Valkyries Lead the Charge
The league's financial health surges, attracting major investors and signaling a new era of sports business viability for women's professional basketball.
Betts Dominates NCAA Title, Wins MOP: NIL Value Explodes
UCLA's towering center Lauren Betts delivered a historic performance, leading her team to the national title and cementing her status as a generational talent with a skyrocketing financial future.