Angel Reese is getting a big-time WNBA raise.
The third-year WNBA forward, who plays for the Chicago Sky, will be getting more than 400 percent raise ahead of the 2026 season, thanks to the league’s new collective bargaining agreement.
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Reese, who starred collegiately at the University of Maryland and LSU, will be going from making $75,000 in salary to more than $300,000.
The WNBA All-Star will officially be making $350,000 in salary during the 2026 WNBA season.
WNBA fans have been quick to react on social media.
Fans react to Angel Reese’s massive WNBA raise
“There is gonna be a lot of movement, because the team wouldn’t want to increase pay for more than 3 players in one team. At least each team will have a good or a great player,” one fan wrote.
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“Used to be tennis or golf only but you can now start training your daughter for the wnba for a more than honest living,” one fan added.
“Angel making less than Cam and Sonia is crazy work,” one fan added.
“So happy for the WNBA Angel Reese should get more BUT happy nonetheless Cheers to women’s sports,” one fan added.
“Great for them, but they should share a bit with former players who paved the way,” another fan added.
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This story was originally published by The Spun on Apr 5, 2026, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add The Spun as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
