Caitlin Clark, the top WNBA draft pick, has signed an $28 million, 8-year deal with Nike, including a signature shoe. The deal has sparked discussions on her worth and the WNBA's salary situation. Clark's popularity is expected to boost women's basketball.
A'ja Wilson boldly challenged hoops fans to invest in Caitlin Clark and the WNBA https://t.co/0r6d7PDreu https://t.co/1WEHjlUirD
Please give me more sports articles, @TheAthletic. Perhaps Caitlin Clark is attractive to corporations because she gets more buckets than any player ever? She could be blue and that’d be a fact. I actually can’t believe there’s a market for content like this. https://t.co/yX9h6Ya0K2
From @TheAthletic: Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness to corporations is heightened by the fact that she is a White woman who has dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black, our columnist writes. This isn't a disparagement of her accomplishments. https://t.co/n6WluvYCD0
The WNBA's (ahem) modest pay-scale is meant to maintain competitive balance, but lucrative endorsements change everything, writes @AdamMinter https://t.co/Lit5PWZ14q via @opinion
Rise of women’s basketball is ‘much more’ than Caitlin Clark: Megan Rapinoe https://t.co/N2jHp8CNLM https://t.co/7NrHPMPywi
Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness to corporations is heightened by the fact that she's a White woman who's dominated a sport that’s viewed as predominately Black, Jim Trotter writes. But this isn't a disparagement of her accomplishments. More on the nuance: https://t.co/UtkTJKdkef https://t.co/RtfGcVmeTv
Sue Bird knows just how far women's basketball has come. "We've been trying to get people to pay attention ... and now it feels like society finally caught up with us," she tells Axios. 🎧 Listen to this week's 1 big thing podcast: https://t.co/FL80vXj8HC
Megan Rapinoe Says She Plans See Multiple Caitlin Clark Games This Season: ‘I’m Just as Big a Fan as Anyone’ https://t.co/gW67hVU2bb
The WNBA's (ahem) modest pay-scale is meant to maintain competitive balance, but lucrative endorsements change everything, writes @AdamMinter https://t.co/0KErVAEUVq
Caitlin Clark was offered $15MILLION to join Ice Cube's Big3 league but 'wasn't TOLD about the deal', claims league co-founder - with WNBA star to earn $76k in first Indiana Fever season https://t.co/svCB2ciFKN https://t.co/vqSHZbjVj7
The foundation of Caitlin Clark’s attractiveness as a brand ambassador is her incredible basketball talent. But that’s not all that’s at play. My column 👇🏾 https://t.co/DkicQTYyMO
Because sport and society are constructed from the same fabric, it’s impossible to separate them. So we shouldn't delude ourselves into believing Caitlin Clark's appeal is based solely on basketball, because it’s not. @JimTrotter_NFL explains ⤵️ https://t.co/vl2KxKocmF
Because sport and society are constructed from the same fabric, it’s impossible to separate them. So we shouldn't delude ourselves into believing Caitlin Clark's appeal is based solely on basketball, because it’s not. @JimTrotterNFL explains ⤵️ https://t.co/vl2KxKoKcd
Ice Cube Claps Back At Critic Claiming Caitlin Clark Signing With BIG3 Would Be Bad https://t.co/n47HwJ0GkK
#CaitlinClark was slated to make at least $15 million if she had agreed to suit up for Ice Cube's Big3 ... so says league co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz. See more 👇 https://t.co/ARVvDmtfgG
Ice Cube & BIG3 co-founder claim Caitlin Clark recruitment was thwarted by "NBA mob" ⏩ READ MORE: https://t.co/SKZR0X2pet https://t.co/HxumuJqfVR
This duo is gonna be fun to watch in the WNBA 👀 🎥 @IndianaFever | @aa_boston | @CaitlinClark22 https://t.co/6rR8lY12Lp
This year’s draft was the most-watched for the WNBA since 2004. More than 2.4 million viewers tuned in to see where Clark and fellow rookies Angel Reese and Cameron Brink would begin their professional careers. https://t.co/QANvL1lKdY
Caitlin Clark, the WNBA's No. 1 draft pick in 2024, was offered an eight-figure deal from another professional league. Ice Cube's Big3 reportedly offered Clark a $15 million deal, with all incentives included. https://t.co/vSJ6oQ9Sr2
Big 3 president reveals offer to Caitlin Clark was even bigger than initially reported https://t.co/aK65E6Kyy3 https://t.co/khXLHqiKK9
Apart from Nike, Caitlin Clark has utilized her likeness in sponsorship deals with State Farm, Panini America and Gainbridge. https://t.co/VtSoq2Qz8L
"[I]f this past college basketball season is any indication, the hype is real, and women’s basketball is a force that will only grow stronger." @hannahvalente13 writes on the exciting popularity surge surrounding women's basketball: https://t.co/GMSdWq92ud
Fans are hoping this makes up for the $76,000 salary she'll earn as a WNBA rookie. https://t.co/v4bM3tF3e8
REPORT: Ice Cube offered Caitlin Clark a deal worth over $15M including a salary, team ownership, merchandise profits, and a documentary stake to play in the BIG3 league. More details on the @Digits3App about why Clark declined this lucrative offer to play in the WNBA:… https://t.co/mOmc5yKMpz
The #1 WNBA draft pick this year is none other than @CaitlinClark22, and she's set to make ONLY $76,535 in her rookie year. Sounds pathetic right? Here's my POV on what you – yes, you – can do to fix that ↓ https://t.co/XA1tlRaQtE
Caitlin Clark's new signature shoe with Nike is a great sign of things to come, but we need more https://t.co/Rsk5HpUs4s https://t.co/kVjl6M4XZJ
"Process of paying players isn't an overnight fix.” Liberty F Breanna Stewart acknowledged that changes to the WNBA salaries will take time, but changes are happening. https://t.co/aYQmQuBHmK
Ice Cube & BIG3 Co-Founder Accuse Caitlin Cark’s Agents Of Working For “NBA Mob” https://t.co/Xl7kuSWf8O
This year’s NCAA women’s basketball tournament shattered viewership records and interest in the sport has continued as the WNBA season approaches. https://t.co/QANvL1lKdY
The eight-year agreement is the largest endorsement package ever given to a WNBA player. https://t.co/Io5kddLLHn
Nikola Jokic's shoe deal throws cold water on the Caitlin Clark white privilege narrative @dandakich https://t.co/IlTODAOSOC
Ice Cube's Big3 league reportedly offered Caitlin Clark over $15M, with a salary, team ownership, merchandise profits, and a documentary stake, per @TMZ_Sports & @Outkick “The deal came with a $10 million salary over two years, a percentage of team ownership, half of merch… https://t.co/hEEO0hNgcz
As the excitement around women’s basketball reaches new heights, @CanBball star Kia Nurse has plenty to look forward to: https://t.co/FzxWusdJZi
The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract. https://t.co/1k4nlqWzG2
Teams around the WNBA are adjusting to the increased demand that accompanies Clark — college basketball’s all-time leading scorer — and the highly-touted draft class entering the league alongside the Iowa star. https://t.co/QANvL1lKdY
Caitlin Clark is good enough that I might actually start watching the WNBA, or at least her games. Great inspiration for my daughter
NFL star on meeting Caitlin Clark and what makes her special https://t.co/ftsAAXhXaW https://t.co/LvwBZ18y4r
Caitlin Clark's Big3 Offer Was Worth $15 Million, League Co-Founder Says | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/yVrooore4s
Commentary: Caitlin Clark’s paltry $76K salary shows women’s players deserve more money https://t.co/Fc7DNLUBg3 https://t.co/Kh2DKuawNP
Why it’s time for Caitlin Clark to denounce biological men in women’s sports | @chriswtremo https://t.co/r3r6JhKkGA https://t.co/r3r6JhKkGA
The bidding war for Caitlin Clark wasn't even close in the end • Nike: 8-years/$28 million • Adidas: 4-years/$6 million • Under Armour: 4-years/$16 million • Puma: *dropped out after hearing $3 million* Nike flexing all over the competition https://t.co/wsuwiHEn1m
Caitlin Clark has made more college sports history with her latest award https://t.co/m1zUk7oKl6
Breanna Stewart is taking the long view on the WNBA's meager salaries https://t.co/eRqUA7pj0m https://t.co/J45gnnWFQK
George Kittle on Caitlin Clark: “She’s charismatic” #CaitlinClark #GeorgeKittle https://t.co/gpDwy06spM
"The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe." https://t.co/Gb7fGGraDV
Caitlin Clark Is the Highest Paid WNBA Player Ever and She Hasn’t Played a Single Game via @gatewaypundit https://t.co/3UYXZUQAfq
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. https://t.co/YBHnbffGC9
Caitlin Clark changed the game. Move the needle. Brought millions and millions of fans to TV sets. Diana Taurasi was hell of a player. https://t.co/Zz31aXN6Al
This week's offering for @TheHill. Caitlin Clark is very impressive. She's not the greatest of all time. https://t.co/Nx7Z3hSaF1
Caitlin Clark makes more history as she notches another accolade https://t.co/N5mUPYIWgq
One of the founders of the Big 3 writes for @outkick that the Big 3 offered Caitlin Clark $15 million to play ten games against men in their league, explains why. Interesting piece: https://t.co/DmXXcqmxhq
Big 3: Why We Offered Caitlin Clark $15 million https://t.co/YzRmo4vtfq
The Entrenched Pro Basketball System Fails Caitlin Clark And Women Athletes https://t.co/YzRmo4vtfq
Opinion | Spotlight on women's sports exposes this dark secret of the NCAA https://t.co/cnN1ntTkeW
🏀 Caitlin Clark becomes 1st two-time winner of Sullivan Award as nation's top college athlete https://t.co/X4eYYW4g5F
Breanna Stewart remains patient on WNBA salary overhaul: 'Not something that's going to change overnight' https://t.co/0cgKFHbHuH
Caitlin Clark is still picking up trophies. The Iowa basketball star who was recently the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft won the James E. Sullivan Award for the second straight year Tuesday night. https://t.co/LKvjRSfWRL
#CaitlinClark is set to sign #Nike for $28 million, inking 8 year https://t.co/S2D7t9ccDO https://t.co/M5OPduLvnc
Caitlin Clark is reportedly one step closer to scoring a major endorsement deal. https://t.co/r1CagsWOxx
The former Iowa Hawkeye and future Indiana Fever player is set to make $76,535 her rookie year, for a total of $338,056 over the next four seasons. https://t.co/WeIhbdjOdd
The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing a $28 million contract that spans eight years and includes a signature shoe. https://t.co/HahM5rbCOQ
For the first time, three WNBA teams have sold out of season tickets: Atlanta, Dallas, and reigning champions Las Vegas. Caitlin Clark has created big buzz around women's basketball—but the WNBA's booming popularity goes beyond the yet-to-debut star. @mgfleming12's story ⬇️
REPORT: Caitlin Clark is signing a massive shoe deal with Nike valued at $28M over 8 years 🤯 More details on Clark declining offers from Under Armour and Adidas for Nike on the @Digits3App: https://t.co/pxSi4qzVts https://t.co/kJEy606ntZ
WNBA’s salary situation isn’t going to ‘change overnight’: Breanna Stewart https://t.co/s1xq2q0eQN https://t.co/HFuOQyMIWD
🏀🧺: Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. https://t.co/UooqVL1YN6
“It’s massive. "That’s an NBA-caliber number for a woman who’s yet to play a minute of pro hoops. And it should lead to more big-money deals for WNBA players as Clark brings more eyes, more respect and more media dollars to the women’s game.” @BobDorfman to @njdotcom https://t.co/bklTCKgQIN
Breanna Stewart Reacts to WNBA Salary Discourse: ‘Not Something That’s Going to Change Overnight’ (Exclusive) https://t.co/8nMwPitlS0
Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. https://t.co/W4lk545YJ4
Lefty USA Today Sports Columnist Slams 'Ugliness' of Caitlin Clark's Nike Shoe Deal https://t.co/wP7LZSSQk4
If people want to complain about Caitlin Clark getting screwed complain about this. 8 year 28 million deal is STEALING. 8 years 80 million min is her worth and that's still prob too cheap. I hope she has an early opt out if they don't pay up when she blows through this deal. https://t.co/VNyPg7wPpS
So I assume all the crocodile tears about how poor Caitlin Clark is being cheated will stop now that @nike is shipping $28 million her way? https://t.co/4SHw5TXW0K
Caitlin Clark is reportedly getting her own shoe. Here’s why people are angry Story by @edler_krysyan https://t.co/TIJQUZfQza
Nikola Jokic's lack of major shoe deal with Big 3 brands throws cold water on Caitlin Clark white privilege narrative. https://t.co/IvOoh9UuuW
Caitlin Clark gets the BAG from Nike. 🤑💸 https://t.co/CdNwD38kEJ