Angel Reese says her $74,000 WNBA salary isn't enough to cover her $8,000-a-month rent

Angel Reese says her $74,000 WNBA salary isn’t enough to cover her $8,000-a-month rent

Basketball star Angel Reese’s comments have left people divided

Angel Reese’s recent comments about her salary have left social media user divided.

While most people don’t publicly reveal the amount of money they make (celebrities in particular), Reese recently revealed hers during an Instagram Live.

The 6ft 3 basketball star plays for Chicago Sky, which currently sits at 10th in the WNBA’s Standings.

In the live video, Reese quipped that she’s ‘living beyond [her] means’ as she worked out that her salary doesn’t cover her rent

“I just hope y’all know, the WNBA doesn’t pay my bills at all,” she shared.

“I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally.”

Going on to do the math, the 22-year-old revealed that she’s paid $74,000 a year and that her monthly rent is an eye-watering $8,000.

“I’m living beyond my means,” Reese laughed at her calculations.

From the looks of her outfit, it seems as if the basketball player may have filmed the video before or after attending the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show afterparty in New York City on Tuesday night (October 15).

Reese’s candid admission has left people divided. While some have said she should be paid more, others urged the sportswoman to move somewhere cheaper.

One person said on Twitter: “Why rent something you can’t afford.”

Angel Reese says she's paid $74,000 from the WNBA (John Nacion/WWD via Getty Images)
Angel Reese says she’s paid $74,000 from the WNBA (John Nacion/WWD via Getty Images)

A second commented: “Imagine earning $74K a year and knowingly signing an $8K a month lease. This one’s on her.”

“I’ll never understand people who live outside theirs means then complain about it,” a different person wrote.

But others felt more passionately that WNBA players like Reese should be paid better salaries.

“Tbf she needs to be paid more,” someone said in the 22-year-old’s defense.

“That’s crazy,” added another Twitter user. “WNBA players makes less than a lot of regular jobs.”

Someone else penned: “Angel Reese’s situation shows the financial struggles many athletes face. It’s concerning that her WNBA salary isn’t enough to cover her high living costs.”

Angel plays as forward for Chicago Sky (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
Angel plays as forward for Chicago Sky (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

While Reese revealed that her salary might not cover her rent, others were quick to point out that she still makes the big bucks with endorsements and through other avenues.

According to Distractify, the Chicago Sky player’s net worth is estimated to be just under $2 million.

Some of Reese’s money-making partnerships of late include a collaboration with Reese’s Pieces (fitting for the basketball star’s name), as well as getting her own line of sneaker with Reebok.

UNILAD has approached reps for Angel Reese, Chicago Sky and the WNBA for comment.

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Wbna doesn’t bring the revenue to support higher salaries. Isn’t the NBA supporting the WBNA to stay. How long did it take for NBA players to make crazy money? If the league grows and have marquee players and the arenas are full then they will see it.

Since I can’t just simply say i want to laugh, because she is an adult making some typical young people decisions, she doesn’t need to live above her means . Live on the money you make. Problem solved.

How about she gets a real job or moves something she can afford or also include the monies you are earning from endorsements. Don’t only inude what you are being paid by the WNBA. Micheal Jordan earned a lot more from endorsements then his NBA salary.

Angel Reese sparks outrage as she smacks Caitlin Clark in the head

Angel Reese sparks outrage as she smacks Caitlin Clark in the head

The Chicago Sky star’s foul was upgraded to flagrant 1 after a review by the referees

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Ella Scott

Angel Reese’s flagrant foul 1 on Caitlin Clark has divided women’s basketball fans.

On Sunday (June 16), Indiana Fever hosted The Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis.

The fiercely contested WNBA match saw the former reigning supreme with a 91-83 win over their opponents.

The latest Fever vs Sky game also pitted former college rivals Clark and Reese, both 22, against each other.

During the duo’s clash, Clark scored 23 points on 7-for-11 shooting from the floor and totted up nine assists and eight rebounds.

Angel Reese's foul was upgraded after a review. (X/@CBSSports)
Angel Reese’s foul was upgraded after a review. (X/@CBSSports)

Meanwhile, the Chicago Sky rookie contributed 11 points, made 13 rebounds and five assists.

In the third quarter, around three minutes were remaining when Reese was called for a flagrant foul upon review after smacking Clark in the head.

At the time of the incident, it appeared both Reese and fellow Sky forward Isabelle Harrison had jumped from different directions to defend their hoop from their foe.

Reese seemed to miss the ball and instead sent Clark to the floor.

Initially, a common foul call was called but referees later upgraded it to a flagrant, type 1.

Caitlin Clark is fouled while driving to the basket

According to WNBA rules, a flagrant 1 foul is given for contact that is ‘interpreted to be unnecessary’.

When asked about the upgrade in a post-match press conference Reese defended her actions by saying: “It was a basketball play… I can’t control the refs. They affected the game obviously a lot.

“I’m always going for the ball, but y’all are going to play that clip, what, 20 times before Monday?”

Meanwhile, Clark – who was selected first overall by the Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft – defended her opponent and said it was ‘just part of basketball’.

Speaking to the press, the Point guard said: “It is what it is; she was trying to make a play on the ball.”

She continued to explain that she expects the game to sometimes ‘get a little feisty and physical’.

“That’s the way the game should be. But at the end of the day both teams are just trying to win.”

The incident has divided WNBA fans. (CBS)
The incident has divided WNBA fans. (CBS)

Following the incident, women’s basketball fans have come out in their droves to debate the flagrant 1 foul.

One user of X, formerly known as Twitter, wrote: “Angel Reese is literally looking up towards the ball as she swings. She missed, it happens. Let’s move on.”

A second said: “The harassment CC is receiving is unprecedented. I pray that this only makes her better!”

“Lawd we gone see that Angel Reese foul on Caitlin replayed ALL WEEK,” typed another.

A fourth said: “Am I the only one who didn’t think Angel Reese deserved an upgraded flagrant foul for this? She was going for the ball.

“At some point we have to recognize fouls happen in basketball and any aggressive sport.”

Clark defended Reese's actions in a post-game interview. (Instagram/indianafever)
Clark defended Reese’s actions in a post-game interview. (Instagram/indianafever)

“Overreaction Sunday,” said another. “This was rightly called a flagrant but she was going for the ball/the block and missed.”

“Needed to be ejected and fined,” typed a sixth.

Following Fever’s victory over Sky, they currently sit in eighth place on the WBNA table, with the latter in ninth.

Christie Sides’ team next face the Washington Mystics in the league, while Teresa Weatherspoon’s side will host the Dallas Wings at the Wintrust Arena.