Caitlin Clark is redefining the game—and the business—of basketball. While her WNBA salary makes up only a small slice of her staggering $11 million earnings in 2024, lucrative endorsement deals and off-court ventures have propelled her into uncharted financial territory for a young athlete.
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Basketball legend Lindsay Whalen is coming back to where she made history. The former Minnesota Lynx star and Naismith Hall of Famer has been named an assistant coach for the team, marking her first coaching role in the WNBA. Whalen joins head coach Cheryl Reeve’s revamped staff, alongside associate head coach Eric Thibault, as the Lynx set their sights on reclaiming the championship.
As Caitlin Clark’s star continues to soar in the WNBA, the NBA is reportedly crafting an exciting plan to leverage her growing popularity. The league aims to highlight Clark’s electrifying style of play, potentially bridging the gap between men’s and women’s basketball. With her record-breaking performances and magnetic presence, Clark is set to become a pivotal figure in the NBA’s strategy to attract a new wave of fans and boost women’s basketball visibility on a global scale.
Stephanie White’s recent comments have sparked rumors about the potential formation of a new WNBA power duo featuring Caitlin Clark and Flau’jae Johnson. White, who recently took over as the head coach of the Indiana Fever, expressed her excitement about working with Clark, a standout rookie for the team. Her bold statements about building the Fever around young stars like Clark and Aliyah Boston have fueled speculation about the team’s future direction.
The Indiana Fever star posted a series of photos capturing her incredible experience at The ANNIKA Pro-Am tournament in Belleair, Florida, held on Wednesday.
Clark and her team concluded the day with a -11 net par, tying for the eighth-best score alongside four other teams.
Head coach Dan Quinn expressed his satisfaction with Mariota’s performance, praising the quarterback for stepping up when the team needed him most.
The Chicago Sky have dismissed head coach Teresa Weatherspoon less than a year after her hiring. “After thoughtful deliberation, we’ve determined that it’s in the …
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese has openly criticized the media for failing to tackle the issue of racism in women’s basketball before it became a …
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese, whose media-hyped rivalry with Caitlin Clark has drawn significant attention, delivered a powerful response on social media following the WNBA’s …