Unequal Pay for Unequal Work


“As of the 2026 season, the average NBA salary is over $8.65 million, while the new WNBA CBA is rising average salaries to roughly $583,000. WNBA salaries range from $60,000–$220,000 in 2025 (pre-new CBA), whereas top NBA players earn over $50 million annually. WNBA players typically receive a smaller share of league revenue compared to NBA players.” Google AI. Can you imagine paying the ladies the same money like they do in Tennis! Crazy!

“The 2025 WNBA season broke all-time attendance records, surpassing 2.5 million fans over 226 games (average of 11,000+ per game). The NBA recently completed its best-ever three-year attendance stretch, exceeding 22.1 million fans in the 2025-26 season.” Google AI. “Geno Auriemma is the overall winningest coach in NCAA Division I basketball history (men’s or women’s)” Google AI. But of course there is no comparison as the men’s game is far more competitive than the ladies game! The ladies even use a smaller ball.

And that is all I’m going to say about that!

Young people playing basketball on an outdoor court with a crowd watching
Players compete enthusiastically in a lively outdoor basketball game.

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