Born in New Jersey. Went to Stanford. Literally the only fans who know she is even from Oregon are Oregon basketball nerds. She certainly has never gone out of her way to give our state a shout out....or even acknowledge she's from here. Nice kid, but her ambitions are unlikely to include podunk little us.......
She played all her high school years in Beaverton. If I had a full ride I'd go to Stanford over Oregon or Oregon State too. Her twitter says she is from Oregon right in her bio.
Close enough. You may reject the Metro area, and some of the metro area may reject Portland, but it's all intertwined. You love Nike so much you represent Beaverton more than you'd like to admit.
I watched a video of some of those turnovers. Some of the players she plays with are taken by surprise so badly by the pass that they just miss it all together. A bunch of those turnovers could be assists.
If she had more time, it wouldn't surprise me if Cunningham made the all star game. I've seen a ton of her on social media the past few weeks. The CC effect.
The clock is ticking on these ladies getting a raise. Wonder when the next CBA for the WNBA is. While it will still be nowhere close to what NBA players make, it will be interesting to see how much the gap is closed.
Yes, the WNBA is projected to be profitable in 2025, with revenue expected to exceed $1 billion for the first time. This projected profitability is driven by increased fan interest, rising franchise values, and a new media rights deal. Revenue Projections: Deloitte projects women's basketball, primarily driven by the WNBA, to generate over $1 billion in revenue in 2025, according to ESPN. This is a significant increase from $710 million in 2024. Increased Franchise Values: The average WNBA franchise value has increased by 180% since last year, with some teams valued at over $269 million according to CNN. Star Power: The emergence of stars like Caitlin Clark is boosting ticket and merchandise sales and attracting more investment in the league. New Media Rights Deal: A new combined broadcast deal with the NBA will provide the WNBA with a significant increase in revenue, with the league set to make at least $200 million annually over the next 11 seasons according to MarketWatch. Challenges: Despite the positive financial outlook, the WNBA still faces challenges, including the need to address player compensation and potentially navigate CBA negotiations.
No, the WNBA is not currently profitable. Despite increasing popularity and revenue, the league still operates at a loss, relying on financial support from the NBA. While the WNBA is experiencing significant growth in viewership and engagement, it hasn't yet reached a point where it can sustain itself financially. Financial Situation: The WNBA's revenue is estimated to be around $200 million annually, while the NBA generates billions. NBA Support: The WNBA receives financial support from the NBA, which helps cover operational costs and losses. Profitability Challenges: The league has historically lost money, with some estimates suggesting losses of around $10 million per year, and potentially $50 million in 2024. Growth and Future Prospects: The WNBA is experiencing a surge in popularity, with increased media attention, higher attendance, and a growing global fanbase. Factors Affecting Profitability: Media Rights: A new broadcast deal in 2025 is crucial for the league's financial future. Salary Disparity: While player salaries are increasing, there's still a significant gap compared to the NBA. Operating Expenses: Costs like team operations, travel, and marketing contribute to the league's expenses. Potential for Profitability: The WNBA's increasing popularity and potential for growth in areas like digital streaming and gambling, combined with a strong negotiating position for media rights, offer opportunities for future profitability.
WNBA Players Demand Better Pay in CBA Negotiations, Reject 1st Offer PHOENIX – According to Colin Salao of Front Office Sports, WNBA players rejected the league’s first proposal to the union. The WNBA and its union does not appear to be close to an agreement on the terms of a new collective bargaining agreement. The current one expires on October 31 and the main crux of the issue is a financial one. The WNBA inked a 11-year, 2.2 billion dollar broadcast and media rights deal with the same broadcast partners of the NBA. The league is also expanding to 18 teams by 2030 and according to Front Office Sports, received $250 million in expansion feee from three new franchises. The players want what they feel is an equitable portion of the increased revenue the league is generating. Players of the WNBPA Demand for Higher, Fair Pay During the pregame availabilities in Las Vegas on June 22, Sophie Cunningham and Sydney Colson of the Indiana Fever read prepared statements before the team faced the Aces on June 22. Their statements demand a ‘fair share’ in wages, and they stated that the upcoming CBA will be a defining moment for the league. Throughout the years, many WNBA players have traveled overseas to earn more money during the offseason playing professional basketball. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers signed a three-year deal with Unrivaled, founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, back in April. What she’ll make throughout the Unrivaled season will exceed the total salary she would make through four years of her WNBA contract. “We want to work with the league,” Sabally said. “It’s time for labor to be paid, and for us, like every other revenue stream, has basically been increased. Ticket sales are up through the roof, like we have higher numbers watching on television, so it’s time to pay the labor that is here every single day that is contributing to the work. “But then again, the next CBA will be very transformative, but we cannot settle on a first offer that might look good at first but doesn’t guarantee us growth within the league as people that really stand here every single day. And in our modern time nowadays, it is time, definitely, all around America to pay the labor.” The clock is ticking on the league to complete a new agreement for the upcoming CBA before its current one, that the players opted out of, expires on October 31. Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally, a WNBPA team representative, has been pretty vocal about league scheduling earlier this season. After the team lost to the Seattle Storm at home on June 7, she criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for scheduling them to play five games in eight days, in which they went 2-3 in that stretch. On Monday, the league announced that it would expand to 18 teams, with Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029), and Philadelphia (2030) rewarded with expansion teams. This season, the WNBA has expanded to 13 teams with the Golden State Valkyries playing its inaugural season, and will increase to 15 teams the following season with the additions of Portland and Toronto. “We can focus on our players in the union,” Sabally said on Tuesday. “We got a proposal from the league which was honestly a slap in the face. And we really have to put an emphasis on the players that are in our league right now. “But, I love to see the league growing, adding these teams in Philly and Detroit that’s amazing is that the league can grow. But how cool would it also be to have a little bit expansion on the rosters. Let’s focus on the teams that have everything set up right now and maybe focus on the teams also that find excuses continuously to lack investment into their players before we focus on adding more to the grain of people that can’t really be sustained.” Teams Investing in Practice Facilities In 2023, the Las Vegas Aces became the first WNBA team to have a standalone, purpose-built practice facility. Nearly a year ago, the Phoenix Mercury unveiled its $100 million state-of-the-art practice facility and courts named after legend Diana Taurasi. The team has access to rest and recovery rooms and a kitchen with private chef. The Phoenix Mercury, Golden State Valkyries, Las Vegas Aces, and Seattle Storm are the only teams in the league that have their own practice facilities. Since then, current and expansion teams across the WNBA announced plans to build and invest in their practice facilities. “I used to order my own pre game meals,” Sabally said. “It starts with that, just being able to have a standard of excellence with an organization, but also standard of investment into taking care of your players so you only have to play. It goes from medical, it goes to travel. We just got charter flights last year, and that’s the minimum standard that we’ve been asking for. “And then when the league says, ‘hey, now you guys have the charter now you can play three and four games.’ Now I’m talking about recovery and sports science. We’re not allowed to even track our workouts or our games on the court. And I’m like, ‘why wouldn’t you want to invest into Player Health,’ because it’s expensive. These are things that we need to pay attention to and that we will really push forward to have increased. But generally we’re on the right path, but there needs to be a discourse and also sense of urgency.” This indeed could be a pivotal moment in WNBA history, because of the positive momentum the league has gained in recent years, the last thing both sides should want is a lock out or player stoppage. Read More
right. She's the first basketball player in history to be victimized by teammates' mistakes WNBA turnover rankings: Caitlin Clark Ind - 5.9 Angel Reese CHI - 3.6 Chelsea Gray LV - 3.3 Kelsey Plum LA - 3.2 Alyssa Thomas PHX - 3.1 Brittney Sykes WSH - 3.1 Dearica Hamby LA - 2.8 DiJonai Carrington DAL - 2.8 Marina Mabrey CONN - 2.8 Sabrina Ionescu NY - 2.6 Skylar Diggins SEA - 2.6 A'ja Wilson LV - 2.6 She averaged 4.6 turnovers at Iowa too. She has the ball in her hands a ton, so turnovers are to be expected. But 5.9 a game is kind of insane
Some of that also is her trying a pass that is a bit too complex and just doesn’t connect. The people playing with her need to be aware that the pass is coming. Not always the recipients fault.
