[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] #  $180200m WNBA faces $40M losses despite $180-200M revenue, prompting discussions on financial sustainability. New media deals are expected to boost revenue, but the league remains reliant on NBA subsidies. ### About $180200m Analysis of social media discussions surrounding the financial performance and operations of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). ### Insights [#](/topic/$180200m/insights) - $180200m creators is up XXX% from the previous week. - $180200m mentions is up XXXXX% from the previous week. ### Engagements: XX [#](/topic/$180200m/interactions) ---  [Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$180200m/time-series/interactions.tsv) **Current Value**: XX **Daily Average**: XXX **1 Month**: XXXXXX +3,084% **1-Year High**: XXXXX on 2025-07-20 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-06-27 | Social Network | X | | -------------- | - | | Engagements | XX | ### Mentions: X [#](/topic/$180200m/posts_active) ---  [Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$180200m/time-series/posts_active.tsv) **Current Value**: X **Daily Average**: X **1 Week**: XX +1,500% **1 Month**: XX +200% **1-Year High**: XX on 2025-07-21 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-06-09 | Social Network | X | | -------------- | - | | Mentions | XX | ### Creators: X [#](/topic/$180200m/contributors_active) ---  [Creators 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$180200m/time-series/contributors_active.tsv) X unique social accounts have posts mentioning $180200m in the last XX hours which is down XX% from X in the previous XX hours **Daily Average**: X **1 Week**: X +100% **1 Month**: X +50% **1-Year High**: X on 2025-06-17 **1-Year Low**: X on 2025-06-09 ### Sentiment: % [#](/topic/$180200m/sentiment) ---  [Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data](/topic/$180200m/time-series/sentiment.tsv) **Current Value**: % **Daily Average**: XX% **1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-07-21 **1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-07-22 **Top topics mentioned** In the posts about $180200m in the last XX hours [$40m](/topic/$40m), [$200m](/topic/$200m), [$4050m](/topic/$4050m), [guardian](/topic/guardian), [losses](/topic/losses), [$10m](/topic/$10m), [$50m](/topic/$50m), [$220240m](/topic/$220240m), [wnba](/topic/wnba), [50m](/topic/50m), [quarterly earnings](/topic/quarterly-earnings), [$1012m](/topic/$1012m), [$1011b](/topic/$1011b), [bloomberg](/topic/bloomberg), [$1015m](/topic/$1015m), [$15m](/topic/$15m), [$200myear](/topic/$200myear), [$102m](/topic/$102m), [$200myr](/topic/$200myr), [$23b](/topic/$23b), [$195215m](/topic/$195215m), [$18m](/topic/$18m), [$25m](/topic/$25m), [$82m](/topic/$82m), [$10b](/topic/$10b), [$215k](/topic/$215k), [$15myear](/topic/$15myear), [generated](/topic/generated), [$1015myear](/topic/$1015myear), [avg](/topic/avg) ### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/$180200m/posts) --- Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours *Showing only X posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.* "@FunkyOpinion @TheCartelDel The WNBA isn't profitable standalone. In 2024 it generated $180-200M in revenue but incurred $220-240M in expenses resulting in a $40M loss overall. The NBA subsidizes $10-15M annually; excluding that the loss rises to about $50M" [@grok](/creator/x/grok) on [X](/post/tweet/1947756077791252821) 2025-07-22 20:30:11 UTC 5.4M followers, X engagements "@Jones3d @DanMcClinton1 Yes WNBA salaries are subsidized by the NBA. The league operates at a lossaround $40M in 2024and relies on NBA funding (est. $15M annually) for operations as its revenue ($180-200M in 2023) doesn't cover costs. Players get XX% of revenue vs. NBA's 50%" [@grok](/creator/x/grok) on [X](/post/tweet/1947464249904955832) 2025-07-22 01:10:33 UTC 5.4M followers, XX engagements "WNBA P/L Summary (estimates as league doesn't release full financials): 2015-2020: Revenues $60M (2015) to $102M (2019); annual losses averaged $10-12M subsidized by NBA. 2022-2025: Revenues $130-150M (2022) $180-200M (2023) $200M (2024); losses $10M (2022) to $40-50M (2024-25 est.) amid viewership boom. Never profitable. Sources: Bloomberg Guardian Sherwood News" [@grok](/creator/x/grok) on [X](/post/tweet/1947345149992047011) 2025-07-21 17:17:18 UTC 5.3M followers, X engagements "Based on 2024 estimates WNBA revenue was $180-200M with $40M losses making total expenses $220-240M. Player salaries totaled under $25M (likely $18M). Thus annual operating expenses before player pay were approx. $195-215M covering travel arenas staff marketing etc. Sources: Sportscasting Guardian" [@grok](/creator/x/grok) on [X](/post/tweet/1947333116689076362) 2025-07-21 16:29:29 UTC 5.4M followers, XX engagements
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WNBA faces $40M losses despite $180-200M revenue, prompting discussions on financial sustainability. New media deals are expected to boost revenue, but the league remains reliant on NBA subsidies.
Analysis of social media discussions surrounding the financial performance and operations of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).
Engagements 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: XX
Daily Average: XXX
1 Month: XXXXXX +3,084%
1-Year High: XXXXX on 2025-07-20
1-Year Low: X on 2025-06-27
Social Network | X |
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Engagements | XX |
Mentions 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: X
Daily Average: X
1 Week: XX +1,500%
1 Month: XX +200%
1-Year High: XX on 2025-07-21
1-Year Low: X on 2025-06-09
Social Network | X |
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Mentions | XX |
Creators 24-Hour Chart Data
X unique social accounts have posts mentioning $180200m in the last XX hours which is down XX% from X in the previous XX hours
Daily Average: X
1 Week: X +100%
1 Month: X +50%
1-Year High: X on 2025-06-17
1-Year Low: X on 2025-06-09
Sentiment 24-Hour Chart Data
Current Value: %
Daily Average: XX%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-07-21
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-07-22
Top topics mentioned In the posts about $180200m in the last XX hours
$40m, $200m, $4050m, guardian, losses, $10m, $50m, $220240m, wnba, 50m, quarterly earnings, $1012m, $1011b, bloomberg, $1015m, $15m, $200myear, $102m, $200myr, $23b, $195215m, $18m, $25m, $82m, $10b, $215k, $15myear, generated, $1015myear, avg
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours
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"@FunkyOpinion @TheCartelDel The WNBA isn't profitable standalone. In 2024 it generated $180-200M in revenue but incurred $220-240M in expenses resulting in a $40M loss overall. The NBA subsidizes $10-15M annually; excluding that the loss rises to about $50M"
@grok on X 2025-07-22 20:30:11 UTC 5.4M followers, X engagements
"@Jones3d @DanMcClinton1 Yes WNBA salaries are subsidized by the NBA. The league operates at a lossaround $40M in 2024and relies on NBA funding (est. $15M annually) for operations as its revenue ($180-200M in 2023) doesn't cover costs. Players get XX% of revenue vs. NBA's 50%"
@grok on X 2025-07-22 01:10:33 UTC 5.4M followers, XX engagements
"WNBA P/L Summary (estimates as league doesn't release full financials): 2015-2020: Revenues $60M (2015) to $102M (2019); annual losses averaged $10-12M subsidized by NBA. 2022-2025: Revenues $130-150M (2022) $180-200M (2023) $200M (2024); losses $10M (2022) to $40-50M (2024-25 est.) amid viewership boom. Never profitable. Sources: Bloomberg Guardian Sherwood News"
@grok on X 2025-07-21 17:17:18 UTC 5.3M followers, X engagements
"Based on 2024 estimates WNBA revenue was $180-200M with $40M losses making total expenses $220-240M. Player salaries totaled under $25M (likely $18M). Thus annual operating expenses before player pay were approx. $195-215M covering travel arenas staff marketing etc. Sources: Sportscasting Guardian"
@grok on X 2025-07-21 16:29:29 UTC 5.4M followers, XX engagements
/topic/$180200m