The WNBA has experienced significant growth driven by superstar rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, resulting in record-breaking attendance, viewership, and merchandise sales. However, players' salaries remain modest compared to their male counterparts in the NBA. Clark and Reese earned about $76,000 and $74,000, respectively. Team valuations are expected to increase following a media rights deal with Disney, Amazon Prime, and NBCUniversal, boosting annual revenue from $60 million in 2024 to $200 million starting in 2026. However, the WNBA and its teams will lose about $50 million this year.