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WNBA star Angel Reese admits she lives beyond her means and can't pay her rent with her salary


WNBA star Angel Reese admits she lives beyond her means and can't pay her rent with her salary

The WNBA's salaries were the subject of intense scrutiny heading into the 2024 season when it was revealed what Caitlin Clark would do as the WNBA's top draft pick.

However, Clark was far from the only player earning a surprisingly low base salary.

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Angel Reese at the WNBA game

WNBA basketball player Angel Reese attends the game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers at SoFi Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / IMAGN)

According to Spotrac, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese earned a base salary of $73,439 in the 2024 season and will earn $74,909 in 2025.

Reese said in an Instagram Live video on Wednesday that she wants her “haters” to continue to “hate” because it's how they pay their bills.

“I live beyond my means. Hate is how they pay their bills, baby. I just hope you know that the WNBA doesn’t pay my bills at all,” she said via Vibe Magazine. “I don’t even think it’s worth it one of my bills. Literally, I'm trying to think about my rent for the place I'm staying. Let me do the math real quick. I don’t even know my (WNBA) salary, $74,000?”

Angel Reese vs. Aces

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, #5, looks on during the first half of a basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on August 25, 2024. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports / IMAGN)

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Reese said she pays $8,000 for rent.

“Babe, if you guys thought that… that WNBA check doesn’t pay anything,” she added. “Did that even pay my car bill?” …I couldn't even eat a sandwich with that. I couldn't even eat. I couldn’t live.”

Reese doesn't just play in the WNBA. She is expected to play with a number of WNBA stars in the unrivaled basketball league. She also has a podcast.

Angel Reese dribbles

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, #5, looks to pass the ball during the first half against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on August 25, 2024. (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports / IMAGN)

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The former LSU star also has a handful of endorsement deals – Reebok, Beats by Dre, SI Swimsuit, Raising Cane's and more.

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