Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) walks on the court during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The Sky selected Reese as the No. 7 pick in the 2023 draft. The former LSU standout and 2023 national champion is earning about $81,000 per year on her rookie salary.
During a recent episode of Apologetically Angel, Reese and DiJonai Carrington discussed pay in the WNBA.
WNBA News: Chicago Sky star suggested a strike could be coming
Apr 3, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; LSU forward Angel Reese and forward Amani Bartlett watch the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Orlando Magic during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Reese suggested WNBA players should be compensated like men in the NBA before sending a warning about a potential strike if players weren’t paid properly when the current collective bargaining agreement ends after 2025.
“Yeah, the CBA is coming up I can’t wait,” Reese said. “We deserve more. Everybody. But we gotta face the consequences. But the women coming in, not this year but next year, the ones coming in this year will still be on the rookie contract.
“The ones that a year after, they going to get more. They probably be making more than us. I’m hurt. I got to get in the meetings because I’m hearing like, If y’all don’t give us what we want, we sitting out.”
“If y’all don’t give us what we want, we sitting out” 👀💰
— Unapologetically Angel (@angelreeseshow) March 7, 2025
WNBA fans react to Angel Reese’s warning
Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson (22) is defended by Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) during the first half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Fans on social media reacted to Reese’s warning.
“CBA negotiations will be very interesting,” wrote a fan. “Would there be any players that would play games if the union called for a strike? A lot of these players might not have the means to sit out. Would the networks ask for reimbursement from the TV deal if the owners called a lockout?”
“Asking for fair wages is a must. I would say triple salaries, rookies must get the raise too. Equity is a ridiculous ask. Even the men don’t get that,” wrote another.
“Absolutely zero people will care. Other than the NBA owners that will be happy to stop having to carry the load,” suggested a fan.
“They can’t afford to sit out…CC, Angel, Aja, Sabrina, maybe a couple more can afford to sit out…but alot of others can’t… that’s why they play overseas to make money…how are they owned more when they haven’t turned a profit yet… that don’t make sense,” posted another.
“If the demands are essential to increase fanbase, access to viewership and improve entertainment that can ultimately lead to more revenues- very negotiable. If they come in there with players only attitude- there’ll probably lock out,” believes a poster.
“The irony, the person who Angel mocked and is envious of put WNBA on the larger stage. And Angel in covetousness of others, now wants more money for a mostly inferior product. If you get more money, thank Caitlin,” posted another.
Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter (7) reacts next to forward Angel Reese (5) after scoring against the Las Vegas Aces during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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