Los Angeles: Atwell, Amy Sign Rookie Scale Contract Washington: Benzan, Katie Waived Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya 7-Day Contract Release, Phoenix: Turner, Yvonne Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Washington: Engstler, Emily Sign Training Camp Contract, Connecticut: Battles, Diamond Sign Rookie Scale Contract Sortable WNBA news & transactions updated daily, including signings, releases, trades, & more. Connecticut: Gulbe, Aleksa Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Cambage, Liz Waived A Division of NBCUniversal. Chicago Sky: Julie Allemand Traded from Indiana Fever** All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. And AEG has since made a deal with the Sparks to play in the new arena for the 2022 season. Theyre their own thing. WNBA announces first capital raise led by Nike, Michael Dell and more. Chicago: Taylor, Sparkle Hardship Release Seattle: Horston, Jordan Sign Rookie Scale Contract Washington: Alarcon, Txell Required Tender Made Connecticut: Kiara Smith Required Tender Made Chicago: Wells, Kayla Waivers Cleared Washington: Mavunga, Stephanie Waived, Seattle: Perez, Raina Waived Phoenix: Anigwe, Kristine Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Smith, Kianna Sign 7-Day 1st Contract Seattle: Fankam Mendjiadeu, Dulcy Required Tender Made Dallas: Laksa, Kitija Sign Regular Contract, Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner Waivers Cleared, Seattle: Walker, Jasmine Sign Regular Contract Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Hardship Release Phoenix: Maya Dodson Required Tender Made Indiana: Davis, Rennia Sign Training Camp Contract Atlanta Dream: Tianna Hawkins Waivers Cleared As we stated earlier, the WNBA makes an average of $60 million per year in revenue. Chicago: Copper, Kahleah Suspended Partial Season Having just completed our historic 25th season, with this access to additional capital, we are setting the WNBA up for a successful future and it represents a sign and signal of the future direction of womens sports as a whole.. In Ari Chambers, the creation of Bleacher Reports HighlightHer has turned womens sports, particularly basketball, into an industry the world has come to understand to be, in Chambers words, so important.. Indiana Fever: Victoria Vivians QO Extended Minnesota: Dodson,Maya Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Davis, Rennia QO Extended Washington Mystics: Klara Lundquist Sign Training Camp Contract Dallas: McCowan, Teaira Sign Regular Contract Minnesota: McCoughtry, Angel Contract Amendment Divorce Los Angeles: Gordon, Lexi Sign Rookie Scale Contract NBA values are up nearly six-fold over the. Atlanta: Rhyne Howard Required Tender Made Phoenix: Maya Dodson Sign Rookie Scale Contract (The 2017 regular season lasted 16 weeks.) The WNBA on Thursday announced it completed its first-ever capital raise, bringing on investors including former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Indiana: Kelly, Micaela Waivers Cleared Chicago: Krajisnik, Tina Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Phoenix: Harden, Destiny Required Tender Made Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah Sign Regular Contract *Indiana trades Teaira McCowan, Chicagos 2022 1st round draft pick (#7), and Chicagos 2023 1st round draft pick to Dallas in exchange for Los Angeless 2022 1st round draft pick (#4), Dallass 2022 1st round draft pick (#6), and Dallass 2023 1st round draft pick. Seattle: Cunane, Elissa Waivers Cleared Indiana: Wheeler, Erica Sign Regular Contract, Atlanta: Gray, Allisha Traded1 The NBAs average attendance is 17,760, the WNBAs 6,535. Phoenix: Cannon, Emma Waived 2023 CNBC LLC. New York: Kea, Paris Waived Las Vegas: Zahui B, Amanda Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights2 WNBA ANNOUNCES CLOSE OF CAPITAL RAISE TO FUEL INVESTMENT IN LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION OF LEAGUE - Business, Sports and Entertainment Leaders Michael and Susan Dell, Karen Finerman, Linda Henry . Atlanta: McDonald, Aari Team Option Exercised, Los Angeles: Ogwumike, Chiney Sign Regular Contract Seattle: Westbrook, Evina Waived New York: Johannes, Marine QO Extended Dallas: Walker, Destinee Waivers Cleared Seattle: Elissa Cunane Required Tender Made Atlanta: Jones, Haley Required Tender Made Nike, which has sponsored the WNBA's jerseys since 2018, made "a significant equity investment" in the league, the release press release said. The televised games will start May 26 and run until Sept. 8. Washington Mystics: Shatori Walker-Kimbrough Sign Training Camp Contract Minnesota: Juhsz, Dorka Required Tender Made Chicago Sky: Kamiah Smalls Sign Training Camp Contract Connecticut: Washington, Delicia Waived Indiana: Erin Whalen Sign Training Camp Contract Seattle Storm: Mercedes Russell Sign Regular Contract Chicago: Baker, Angel Sign Rookie Scale Contract Phoenix: Macee Williams Sign Rookie Scale Contract Phoenix: Turner, Brianna Set Active WNBA Changemakers is a collective of purpose-driven companies that harness their power to elevate women in sports and support the league's mission around advancing diversity, equity . Los Angeles trades the contract of Olivia Nelson-Ododa, the contract of Jasmine Walker, and the exclusive negotiating rights to Kianna Smith to Connecticut in exchange for the contract of Jasmine Thomas and Connecticuts own 2023 1st round draft pick (#10). Indiana: Hartley, Bria Waived The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that U.S. Bank will become a WNBA Changemaker through a new multiyear relationship with the league. Minnesota: Davis, Rennia Waivers Cleared Washington: Harper, Linnae Waivers Cleared It hasnt helped that womens sports came late to the game. Phoenix: Wiese, Sydney Waivers Cleared, Indiana: Engstler, Emily Waivers Cleared, Phoenix: Wiese, Sydney Waived Indiana: Williams, LaDazhia Sign Rookie Scale Contract Those numbers are far below what the NBA offers, as that league -- which plays 82 games compared to the WNBA's 36. Washington: Westbrook, Evina Sign 7-Day 2nd Contract Indiana: Jones, Jazmine Waivers Cleared Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner 7-Day Contract Release Minnesota: McCoughtry, Angel Waivers Cleared Indiana: Kelly, Micaela Waived, Washington: Coleman, Jennifer Waived Corporate Governance. Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay 7-Day Contract Release, Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign 7-Day 3rd Contract, Phoenix: Davis, Kaela 7-Day Contract Release Atlanta: Jones, Ndea Waivers Cleared Once the contract is signed, we plan to meet withSparksmanagement to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities tied to Crypto.com Arena.. Indiana Fever: Bernadett Hatar QO Extended, Dallas Wings: Satou Sabally Team Option Exercised Los Angeles: Holmes, Joyner Sign Training Camp Contract New York: Willoughby, Jocelyn Team Option Exercised, Las Vegas: Young, Jackie Sign Contract Extension Rounding out the top five are the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls and Boston Celtics, worth $4.3 billion, $3.2 billion and $3.1 billion respectively. Atlanta: Gray, Allisha Contract Amendment Time-Off Bonus, New York: Johanns, Marine Sign Training Camp Contract Signing up is easy by following these simple steps: Log into Internet Banking. "Outside investors are great, and that's important, but the women who have also helped build this league , it's important for us to stand alongside this next generation," said Cash, who appeared on "Squawk Box" alongside Engelbert. Atlanta: Morrison, Que Waived, Connecticut: Hayes, Keyona Waivers Cleared Connecticut: Nia Clouden Sign Rookie Scale Contract WNBA ANNOUNCES CLOSE OF CAPITAL RAISE TO FUEL INVESTMENT IN LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION OF LEAGUE, Business, Sports and Entertainment Leaders Michael and Susan Dell, Karen Finerman, Linda Henry, Dee Haslam and Whitney Johnson, Secretary Condoleezza Rice tobe Among Equity Partners , WNBA Changemaker NIKE, Inc. Strengthens Support by Investing in League , Leagues First-Ever Capital Raise to Build on Momentum Around WNBA and Womens Sports and Enable Values-Driven Investors to Support Women Athletes , Micky and Nick Arison, Bill Cameron, Laurene Powell Jobs, Ginny Gilder, Mark Walter and Eric Holoman, Ted Leonsis, Simon Family, Joe and Clara Tsai, among WNBA and NBA Owners to Reaffirm Their Commitment to League as Part of Investor Group . Sports was my world.. Phoenix: Gray, Reshanda Sign 7-Day 2nd Contract New York: Sika Kone Required Tender Made. Los Angeles: Lexi Gordon Waivers Cleared Chicago: Allemand, Julie Personal Decision Full Season, Phoenix: Jefferson, Moriah Sign Regular Contract Chicago Sky: Kahleah Copper Sign Core Contract Las Vegas trades the exclusive negotiating rights to Amanda Zahui B. to Washington in exchange for Washingtons own 2024 2nd round pick and Washingtons own 2025 2nd round pick. New York: Dangerfield, Crystal Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Hardship Release . Those who represent the players, too, allow for a paradigm shift in how women acquire not just wealth, but power in the sports industry. The WNBA's fund-raising round is the latest indication of the momentum and investor attention toward women's sports at both the professional and collegiate level. Indiana: Robinson, Danielle Suspended Partial Season New York: Johannes, Marine Sign ROS Contract Washington: Kang, Lee Seul Waived Keep up to date on the latest transactions with WNBA.coms Transactions page. Washington: Westbrook, Evina 7-Day Contract Release The league is nearly irrelevant to the average sports fan. February 3, 2022 WNBA ANNOUNCES CLOSE OF CAPITAL RAISE TO FUEL INVESTMENT IN LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION OF LEAGUE - Business, Sports and Entertainment Leaders Michael and Susan Dell, Karen. Chicago: Pulliam, Lindsey Waivers Cleared Las Vegas: George, Cayla Sign Regular Contract New York: Prince, Epiphanny Sign Training Camp Contract Los Angeles: Cox, Lauren Waived Chicago: Davis, Kaela Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Indiana: Chagas, Florencia Set Active, New York: Raincock-Ekunwe, Nayo Rights Renounced The 2021 season marked the WNBAs 25th anniversary and featured new partnerships with Google, the latest WNBA Changemaker, as well as Amazon Prime Video, Dicks Sporting Goods and Coinbase. New York: Sabally, Nyara Sign Rookie Scale Contract WNBA star Brittney Griner was emotional, speaking publicly for the first time since she was held in Russia. Atlanta: Durr, Asia (AD) Traded from New York** Phoenix: Gilles, Mael Waivers Cleared Washington: Benzan, Katie Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Washington: Benzan, Katie Waivers Cleared The ticket sales, which makes up $50M, which is more than 83% of the total revenue of the WNBA. Atlanta Dream: Crystal Bradford QO Not Extended Minnesota: Cunane, Elissa Hardship Release These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. Dallas: Dungee, Chelsea Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Jones, Kayla Waived The WNBAs problem is simple: It doesnt generate the interest or the revenue to support a pay structure anywhere close to what the mens game can offer. Seattle Storm: Gabby Williams Trade from Los Angeles Sparks* Los Angeles: Raca, Ivana Rights Renounced, Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Los Angeles: Gordon, Lexi Waived Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd Core QO Extended, Atlanta Dream: Tianna Hawkins Waived Seems the world now knows Ari Chambers is so important, too. New York: Charles, Kaila Hardship Release, Phoenix: Odom, Leaonna Waivers Cleared Dallas: Veronica Burton Sign Rookie Scale Contract Las Vegas: Parker, Candace Sign Regular Contract Kelsey Plum, a star player in the WNBA (ever heard of her? Revenues, of course, are not to be confused with profits. Indiana: Cannon, Emma QO Extended Dallas: Bond, Jazz Waived Indiana: Whalen, Erin Waived New York Liberty: Leaonna Odom Waived So I do feel like we've made progress, both as a whole in the NBA and then also just in terms of brand partnerships and opportunities that are out there investing in women's sports and me as a brand.. Its exactly what I would have predicted. Following the funding, the valuation of the WNBA and its teams is $1 billion, according to a source with knowledge of the deal. Connecticut: Mompremier, Beatrice Waived Connecticut Sun: Beatrice Mompremier QO Extended I played. Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Emily Engstler Required Tender Made Chicago Sky: Courtney Vandersloot Sign Regular Contract Connecticut: Lewis, Jordan Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Milic, Nina Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Connecticut Sun: Courtney Williams Sign Regular Contract Atlanta: Robinson, Danielle Traded1 Youre asking how I fell in love with womens sports, and its impossible for me to say when or how that happened, Kane said. Minnesota Lynx: Bridget Carleton Sign Training Camp Contract Minnesota: Ursin, Moon Waived Washington: Burke, Kennedy Waived, Atlanta: Turner, Yvonne Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Seattle: Evina Westbrook Sign Rookie Scale Contract Diamond Sports Group released a statement Friday saying the move by the Suns and Mercury constituted a breach of contract and violated bankruptcy law -- a position Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein disputed. Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group|Powered by. Phoenix is trading Bria Hartley and Phoenixs own 2022 2nd round pick (#20) and 2023 2nd round pick to Indiana. Connecticut: Delicia Washington Sign Training Camp Contract Chicago: Pulliam, Lindsey Sign Rookie Scale Contract Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah Suspended Partial Season Minnesota: Dangerfield, Crystal Waived Phoenix: Gray, Reshanda 7-Day Contract Release Indiana: Pointer, Khayla QO Extended Minnesota: Turner, Yvonne Waivers Cleared has raised $75 million from more than two dozen investors in a bid to revamp its business model as players call for expansion, higher salaries and better benefits. *Seattle trades the draft rights to Lorela Cubaj to New York for New Yorks own 2023 2nd round pick. Connecticut Sun: Stephanie Jones QO Extended Atlanta: Pivec, Mikayla Sign Training Camp Contract Minnesota: Hirsch, Maa Required Tender Made Dallas: Jazz Bond Sign Rookie Scale Contract Chicago Sky: Lexie Brown QO Extended, Los Angeles Sparks: Tea Cooper QO Extended Seattle: Melbourne, Jade Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Los Angeles: Liwei, Yang Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Minnesota: Banham, Rachel Sign Training Camp Contract, Phoenix: Peddy, Shey Sign Training Camp Contract New York: Han, Xu QO Extended, Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah QO Extended Las Vegas: Rupert, Iliana Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Connecticut: Jones, Jazmine Sign ROS Contract Chicago: Malashka, Kseniya Required Tender Made Kane clients like Elena Delle Donne and Kristi Toliver will continue to help shape the 2022 WNBA season as well, especially with Delle Donnes Washington Mystics getting the top pick in the WNBA draft lottery. Connecticut: Jones, Brionna Sign Core Contract, Atlanta: Rupert, Iliana Awarded on Waivers WNBA's annual salaries in 2019/20. In 2022, the NBA's 30 teams generated $10 billion in revenue which was up 35% from 2018. Chicago: Gondrezick, Kysre Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Toliver, Kristi Set Active Dallas Wings: Destinee Walker Sign Training Camp Contract, Las Vegas Aces: Sydney Colson Sign Training Camp Contract Washington: Burke, Kennedy Awarded on Waivers Minnesota: Beal, Brea Sign Rookie Scale Contract Connecticut: Aleksa Gulbe Sign Training Camp Contract Dallas: Dungee, Chelsea Waived Connecticut: Gulbe, Aleksa Waived Phoenix: Gustafson, Megan QO Extended Washington: Machida, Rui QO Extended "We have opportunity to blow up our digital footprint and think about what direct to consumer means. Get in touch with us now. Connecticut: Morris, Alexis Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Connecticut: Fields, Nirra Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Clarendon, Layshia Waived Phoenix: Cannon, Emma Waivers Cleared New York: Charles, Kaila Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Seattle: Raina Perez Sign Training Camp Contract The companies joined a growing lineup of partners led by WNBA Changemakers AT&T, Deloitte and NIKE, Inc. Connecticut: Prechtel, Ashten Required Tender Made Phoenix: Gray, Reshanda Sign ROS Contract Theres a big gap between PGA Tour and LPGA Tour prize money. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. The NBA and WNBA have little in common, other than they play the same sport. Atlanta: Jones, Haley Sign Rookie Scale Contract Nikes investment further deepens the companys support for womens basketball and enables the WNBA to elevate the marketing and storytelling of WNBA athletes. Mission & Vision. Life revolved around practices and hanging out with teammates. Phoenix trades the contract of Diamond DeShields to Dallas; the right to swap the teams own 2025 1st round draft picks to New York; and their own 2024 2nd round draft pick to Chicago. Then the WNBA playoffs are immediately followed by . Dallas: Mabrey, Marina QO Extended Dallas: McCowan, Teaira Set Active Chicago: Allemand, Julie Set Active Washington Mystics: Myisha Hines-Allen QO Extended Los Angeles: Guirantes, Arella Waived Washington: Jones, Stephanie Sign Training Camp Contract Washington: Christyn Williams Required Tender Made Dallas Wings: Bella Alarie Team Option Exercised. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 64 ITEM 16. Indiana trades the contract of Danielle Robinson to Atlanta in exchange for the contract of Kristy Wallace. Minnesota: Davis, Rennia Waived The Women's National Basketball Association raised $75 million from investors, which also include Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Laurene Powell Jobs, philanthropistand the widow of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs. Indiana Fever: Jazmine Jones Awarded on Waivers Dallas: Sabally, Satou Suspended Partial Season Connecticut: Harris, Tyasha Traded1 That gap hasnt disappeared, but it has clearly narrowed. Chicago Sky: Kysre Gondrezick Sign Training Camp Contract, Los Angeles Sparks: Jordin Canada Sign Regular Contract Seattle Storm: Jordin Canada QO Rescinded Phoenix: Sam Thomas Sign Training Camp Contract The initial investors are: Micky and Nick Arison, Carnival Corporation and Miami HEAT; Bill Cameron, CEO and President, American Fidelity, Dallas Wings; Swin Cash, WNBA legend and current New Orleans Pelicans Vice-President of Basketball Operations and Team Development; Baron Davis, NBA legend; Michael and Susan Dell, Dell Technologies and minority investors, San Antonio Spurs; Karen Finerman, CEO and Co-Founder, Metropolitan Capital Advisors; Pau Gasol, NBA legend and Member of the IOC Athletes Commission; Ginny Gilder, Seattle Storm; Dee Haslam and Whitney Johnson, Haslam Sports Group, Cleveland Browns and Columbus Crew; Linda Henry, Boston Globe, Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club; Brad Hilsabeck, former CEO, Grantham, Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. and minority investor, Dallas Wings; Eric Holoman, President and CEO, EquiTrust Life Insurance, Los Angeles Sparks; Mark Walter, CEO, Guggenheim Partners, Los Angeles Sparks; Laurene Powell Jobs, Founder and President, Emerson Collective; Ted Leonsis, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Washington Mystics and Washington Wizards; James and Heather Murren, former Chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International; NIKE, Inc; Condoleezza Rice, Stanford University and 66th US Secretary of State; Angela Ruggiero, CEO and Co-Founder, Sports Innovation Lab; Herb and Steve Simon, Fever Basketball, LLC; and Joe and Clara Tsai, New York Liberty and Brooklyn Nets. Las Vegas: Colson, Sydney Sign Training Camp Contract, Las Vegas: Zahui B, Amanda Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights1 Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign Training Camp Contract You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Chicago: Tahane, Emmanuelle Waivers Cleared Senior Executive Managers. The trading platforms, which the operating subsidiaries license from third parties enable its investors to trade on renowned stock and futures exchanges around the world, including the Chicago. Connecticut: Jones, Stephanie Waivers Cleared The W.N.B.A. Washington Mystics: Klara Lundquist Personal Decision Full Season, Washington Mystics: MeMe Jackson Sign Training Camp Contract Los Angeles: Talbot, Stephanie Sign Regular Contract Atlanta: Hayes, Tiffany Suspended Partial Season 75k USD. Las Vegas: Davis, Brittany Sign Rookie Scale Contract Atlanta Dream: Khaalia Hillsman Sign Training Camp Contract Las Vegas: Macaulay, Victoria Waivers Cleared These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. The WNBA's minimum and maximum salaries are $60,471 and $228,094, respectively. Phoenix: Davis, Kaela 7-Day Contract Release Las Vegas: Macaulay, Victoria Sign Training Camp Contract Click on the "e-Statements" tab at the top. Atlanta: Mompremier, Beatrice Waived Minnesota: Davis, Rennia Hardship Release, Dallas: Jefferson, Moriah Waivers Cleared I think saying right now in 2021, it's better than it was in 2008, when I came into the league, Parker said. Atlanta: Billings, Monique Sign Regular Contract And thats a 7% improvement. Use of any marks, trademarks, or logos on this website shall not constitute a sponsorship or endorsement by the trademark holder. Los Angeles: Czinano, Monika Sign Rookie Scale Contract Chicago Sky: Li Yueru Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights** Los Angeles: Guirantes, Arella Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Hooks, CeCe Waived Chicago: Davis, Kaela Waived Connecticut: Bickle, Caitlin Sign Rookie Scale Contract Connecticut: Sims, Odyssey Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Chicago: Traylor, Kayana Required Tender Made Las Vegas: Pointer, Khayla Waivers Cleared Las Vegas: Rupert, Iliana Waived Chicago Sky: Kaela Davis Sign Training Camp Contract, Chicago Sky: Anneli Maley Sign Training Camp Contract Chicago: Tahane, Emmanuelle Waived Minnesota: Collier, Napheesa Pregnancy/Childbirth The mens league casts a big shadow, which is why the WNBA plays its season from July to October. Connecticut: Sims, Odyssey 7-Day Contract Release, Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina Hardship Release Indiana: Pointer, Khayla Sign Training Camp Contract Washington: Westbrook, Evina Sign 7-Day 3rd Contract Thats where the WNBA finds itself in its search for an identity (and higher pay) on the American sports scene. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. Susan and I are excited about the growth opportunity in womens sports and specifically the WNBA, said Michael Dell, CEO, Dell Technologies and minority investor, San Antonio Spurs. Washington Burke, Kennedy Set Active All of which leaves the WNBA a little short of money. Phoenix: Taurasi, Diana Sign Regular Contract WNBA NATIONAL FINANCIAL RECORDS sent to Columbia Archives 7/06 1991 - 1992 Audited Financial Income Tax Records Pannell Budget & Quarterly Reports . Seattle: Giacone, Jenna Waived Las Vegas: Kierstan Bell Sign Rookie Scale Contract Data is a real-time snapshot *Data is delayed at least 15 minutes. Connecticut: Walker, Jasmine Traded1 There will be national games that the entire country can see, as well as ones shown in regional markets. Atlanta: Parker, Cheyenne Contract Amendment Time-Off Bonus, Atlanta: Cubaj, Lorela Sign Training Camp Contract, Atlanta: Gray, Allisha Sign Contract Extension Atlanta: Brown, Leigha Required Tender Made Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya Hardship Release LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelsey Plum (R), #10 of the Las Vegas Aces reacts as WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert presents her with the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year award before Game Two of the 2021 WNBA Playoffs semifinals against the Phoenix Mercury at Michelob ULTRA Arena on September 30, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Los Angeles: Amy Atwell Required Tender Made Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah Set Active Los Angeles: Samuelson, Katie Lou Sign Contract Extension Seattle: Jade Melbourne Required Tender Made Seattle: Perez, Raina Waivers Cleared Atlanta: Jones, Ndea Waived, Washington: Williams, Christyn Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina Hardship Release. Minnesota: Turner, Yvonne Hardship Release Chicago: Hebard, Ruthy Team Option Exercised (2023) Washington: Tsineke, Elena Required Tender Made This past year theres been more talk about recognizing and celebrating our differences on the path to true equality as people, as opposed to trying ignore them. Choose "Sign Up/Changes". As part of its ongoing commitment to empowering women athletes and womens sports, NIKE, Inc., one of the leagues current premier partners and inaugural WNBA Changemaker, has made a significant equity investment in the WNBA. Minnesota: Cunane, Elissa Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Los Angeles: Atwell, Amy Waivers Cleared Connecticut: Hayes, Tiffany Sign Regular Contract *Phoenix trades the contract of Kia Vaughn to Atlanta in exchange for Atlantas own 2023 3rd round draft pick. Connecticut: Jordan Lewis Required Tender Made Chicago: Maley, Anneli Hardship Release Chicago: Maley, Anneli Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Soule, Taylor Sign Rookie Scale Contract Phoenix Mercury: Sophie Cunningham Sign Regular Contract, Seattle Storm: Jewell Loyd Sign Core Contract Which leads us here: The average NBA salary is about $7.5 million; according to the league, the average WNBA salary in 2019 was reportedly about $116,000, but a new collective bargaining agreement which runs from 2020 to 2027 provides a 53% pay increase, plus maternity leave at full salary, $5,000 for child care, and as much as $60,000 for adoption, surrogacy, egg freezing and fertility treatments. Chicago: Taylor, Sparkle Waivers Cleared The List. The funding includes. Metropolitan Capital Advisors co-founder and CEO Karen Finerman, a regular trader on CNBC's "Fast Money," also participated in the WNBA's investment round. Las Vegas: Range, Courtney Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Engstler, Emily Waived, Indiana: Perry, Chelsey Waivers Cleared As front offices around the league make moves leading up to and throughout the 2023 season, this page will stand as . Minnesota: Smalls, Kamiah Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Minnesota: Cunane, Elissa Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Atlanta Dream: Erica Wheeler Traded from Los Angeles Sparks* Phoenix is trading its own 2023 1st round pick to Chicago. Los Angeles: Samuelson, Karlie Sign Training Camp Contract New York Liberty: Rebecca Allen Sign Regular Contract Atlanta: Que Morrison Sign Training Camp Contract New York: Shook, Kylee Team Option Declined PowerNation. Washington: Mavunga, Stephanie Waivers Cleared, Seattle: Herbert Harrigan, Mikiah Waived Dallas: Sabally, Satou Set Active, Seattle Perez, Raina Hardship Release Minnesota Lynx: Layshia Clarendon Sign Regular Contract, Indiana Fever: Alaina Coates Sign Training Camp Contract Corporate Governance Guide. Indiana Fever: Emma Cannon Sign Regular Contract New York Liberty: Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe QO Extended Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Hardship Release Chicago: Allemand, Julie Team Option Exercised (2023) Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner Waived The W in Designer: Roman Kings Eye on the Future of the WNBA, Brittney Griner, Phoenix Mercury Partner With Bring Our Families Home Campaign to Champion Safe Retu, Fantasy Womens Basketball: Impact of Big Names on New Teams, Fantasy WNBA: How to Play Fantasy Womens Basketball. Las Vegas Aces: Aja Wilson Sign Regular Contract Indiana Fever: Temi Fagbenle QO Extended WNBA Statement. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. My friends were athletes. New York: Ionescu, Sabrina Team Option Exercised Our strategy is to deploy this capital to continue to drive the leagues brand as a bold, progressive entertainment and media property that embodies diversity, promotes equity, advocates for social justice, and stands for the power of women. Connecticut: Mompremier, Beatrice Awarded on Waivers Phoenix Mercury: Shey Peddy QO Extended, Connecticut Sun: Jonquel Jones Core QO Extended, Las Vegas Aces: Aja Wilson QO Extended Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay 7-Day Contract Release, Connecticut: Sims, Odyssey Sign 7-Day 1st Contract Atlanta Dream: Monique Billings Sign Regular Contract And last May, 175 players . Los Angeles: Smith, Kianna Waived Los Angeles: Horvat, Chantel Waived Phoenix: Turner, Brianna Sign Contract Extension Shouldnt the league be able to stand on its own before it offers such rewards? *Los Angeles trades the contract of Erica Wheeler, Los Angeless own 2022 2nd round draft pick (#15) and Los Angeless own 2023 1st round draft pick to Atlanta in exchange for the contract of Chennedy Carter and the draft rights to Li Yueru. New York: Fiebich, Leonie Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights1 Chicago: Held, Lexi Waived Seattle: Magbegor, Ezi Sign Regular Contract, Phoenix: Gustafson, Megan Sign Training Camp Contract - High Margins - Wnba Basketball charges a premium compare to its competitors. Los Angeles Sparks: Lauren Cox Sign Training Camp Contract The league also introduced an innovative in-season competition the WNBA Commissioners Cup which will continue with the upcoming 2022 season. Keep up to date on the latest transactions with WNBA.com's Transactions page. The NBA makes money primarily through television, merchandising, sponsorships, and tickets. Indiana: Jones, Jazmine Waived, Seattle: Harding, Paisley Waived Chicago trades Phoenixs 2023 1st round draft pick (#5), their own 2024 1st round draft pick, and the right to swap the teams own 2025 1st round draft picks to Dallas; their own 2024 3rd round draft pick and their own 2025 2nd round draft pick to Phoenix; and the draft rights to Leonie Fiebich and their own 2024 2nd round draft pick to New York. But the ability of teams within the league to empower them is what has changed, and the promotion of Knox to president of business operations by the Minnesota Lynx in February was a primary example of this. Seattle: Westbrook, Evina Waivers Cleared Washington: Jennifer Coleman Sign Training Camp Contract Connecticut Sun: Stephanie Jones Sign Training Camp Contract, Los Angeles Sparks: Tea Cooper Sign Training Camp Contract, Atlanta Dream: Megan Walker Awarded on Waivers
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