"Top 10 Highest Paid WNBA Players in 2024: Who's Making the Big Bucks?"

The WNBA has become a popular topic of discussion on sports talk shows and podcasts due to its viewership, ticket sales, and social media presence. Although players have not seen a direct increase in their salaries yet, the league's growing popularity is starting to pay off for some.

For instance, rookie Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever will see a significant boost in earnings from $76,000 to over $500,000 in 2024, thanks to player marketing agreements and endorsements with brands like Nike, State Farm, Gatorade, Xfinity, and Panini. Additionally, Aces guard Jackie Young set a new standard for contract values with a two-year, $504,900 extension in 2022.

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by their contract average annual value:

1. Jackie Young, Las Vegas Aces: $252,420

2. Jewell Loyd, Seattle Storm: $245,508

3. Kahleah Copper, Phoenix Mercury: $245,059

4. Arika Ogunwobale, Dallas Wings: $241,984

5. Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury: $234,936

6. Natasha Howard, Dallas Wings: $224,675

7. Erica Wheeler, Indiana Fever: $222,154

8. Brionna Jones, Connecticut Sun: $212,000

9. Skylar Diggins-Smith, Seattle Storm: $211,343

10. Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut Sun: $209,000