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Created: 2025-07-20 10:10:05 UTC

Based on latest data, WNBA generated ~$200M revenue in 2023 (projected $250-300M for 2025 with growth), but operates at a loss (e.g., -$40M in 2024). Players currently share ~9-25% of revenue, averaging $147K salary.

NBA: ~$11B revenue (2024), profitable, with players getting 49-51% share, averaging $12M.

If WNBA matched NBA's share on est. $275M revenue, avg pay could reach ~$950K, but losses suggest unsustainable without NBA subsidies. Fair pay ties to actual profits generated.


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