Connecticut Sun: Beatrice Mompremier Sign Training Camp Contract, Indiana Fever: Lindsay Allen QO Extended Phoenix trades the contract of Diamond DeShields to Dallas; the right to swap the teams own 2025 1st round draft picks to New York; and their own 2024 2nd round draft pick to Chicago. Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya 7-Day Contract Release, Phoenix: Turner, Yvonne Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Seattle: Jenna Giacone Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Ali Patberg Sign Rookie Scale Contract Los Angeles: Cox, Lauren Waived 105yen 1 Euro118.8yen 129.7 yen Approx. Las Vegas: Aifuwa, Faustine Waivers Cleared Indiana Fever: Temi Fagbenle QO Extended Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina Hardship Release Las Vegas trades the contract of Dearica Hamby and Las Vegass own 2024 1st round draft pick to Los Angeles in exchange for the exclusive negotiating rights to Amanda Zahui B. and Los Angeless own 2024 2nd round draft pick. BOJ Rooted in growth. Seattle: Perez, Raina Waivers Cleared New York: Walker, Megan Traded from Atlanta** Los Angeles: Ogwumike, Nneka Sign Regular Contract The WNBA on Thursday announced it completed its first-ever capital raise, bringing in a host of big-name investors including Nike and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as the league looks to accelerate growth. Atlanta: Slocum, Destiny Hardship Release, Minnesota: Cunane, Elissa Hardship Release, Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) As ESPN highlighted in their financial reveal, the Los Angeles Lakers made $115.4 million this season. New York Liberty: Nayo Raincock-Ekunwe QO Extended Indiana: Williams-Holliday, Ameshya Waived Connecticut: Petree, Lasha Waived, Chicago: Traylor, Kayana Sign Rookie Scale Contract New York: Nyara Sabally Required Tender Made Dallas: Thompson, Unique Waivers Cleared Dallas trades the contract of Allisha Gray to Atlanta in exchange for Atlantas own 2023 1st round pick (#3) and Atlantas own 2025 1st round pick. However, AEG is currently in negotiations with theSparkson a new lease extension for the upcoming season, and until it is finalized, the company is not in the position to facilitate discussions regarding potential sponsor opportunities with the franchise. Connecticut: Sims, Odyssey Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Atlanta: Mompremier, Beatrice Waived WNBA players want what NBA players spent decades trying to obtain. Seattle: Magbegor, Ezi QO Extended The WNBA's minimum and maximum salaries are $60,471 and $228,094, respectively. Washington: Gustafson, Megan Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Talbot, Stephanie Non-WNBA Injury Full Season Dallas: Mabrey, Marina QO Extended Chicago Sky: Li Yueru Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights** Phoenix: Gustafson, Megan Sign Training Camp Contract Las Vegas Aces: Aja Wilson Sign Regular Contract Washington: Westbrook, Evina Sign 7-Day 2nd Contract New York: Dangerfield, Crystal Hardship Release, Indiana: Cannon, Emma Sign ROS Contract, Seattle: Williams, Kiana Hardship Release, Seattle: Williams, Kiana Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Los Angeles: Cooke, Zia Required Tender Made Dallas: Brown, Kalani Sign Training Camp Contract Nikes investment further deepens the companys support for womens basketball and enables the WNBA to elevate the marketing and storytelling of WNBA athletes. The funding includes. Chicago: Held, Lexi Waived A bigger cut for the players means higher subsidies from their benefactor. Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner Waivers Cleared Seattle: Cunane, Elissa Waivers Cleared New York: Ionescu, Sabrina Team Option Exercised Indiana: Wheeler, Erica Sign Regular Contract, Atlanta: Gray, Allisha Traded1 Los Angeles: Cambage, Liz Waived **Chicago is signing and trading Diamond DeShields to Phoenix. Indiana: Cannon, Emma QO Extended The 2019 NBA Finals averaged a little more than 20 million viewers per game; the 2019 WNBA Finals averaged about 400,000 viewers per game. Atlanta: Jones, Ndea Waivers Cleared Indiana: Smith, Alanna Waived, Seattle: Davis, Kaela Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Seattle: Williams, Kiana Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Phoenix: Samuelson, Karlie Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Las Vegas: Gray, Chelsea Sign Contract Extension Get in touch with us now. Indiana: Vivians, Victoria Sign Regular Contract, Chicago: Harrison, Isabelle Sign Regular Contract Dallas: Siegrist, Maddy Required Tender Made Indiana: Kelly, Micaela Waived, Washington: Coleman, Jennifer Waived Los Angeles: Cambage, Liz Waivers Cleared Chicago: Maley, Anneli Waived Minnesota: Westbrook, Evina Sign ROS Contract Phoenix: Cunningham, Sophie QO Extended Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina 7-Day Contract Release, Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign 7-Day 2nd Contract Dallas: Lopez Snchal, Lou Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Dallas: Meyers, Abby Required Tender Made 75k USD. Atlanta: Hillsman, Khaalia Waivers Cleared, Phoenix: Williams, Macee Waivers Cleared Phoenix: Macee Williams Sign Rookie Scale Contract Washington: Westbrook, Evina Sign 7-Day 1st Contract, Atlanta: Turner, Yvonne Hardship Release Quick Links Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina 7-Day Contract Release Dallas: Jefferson, Moriah Waived Additions to long-lived assets272.2 332.1 360+8.4% Depreciation and amortization327.0 361.4 360-0.4% Research and development expenses447.5 458.5 470+2.5% Average rateActual Actual Assumption 1 US dollar108.4yen 110.9 yen Approx. *Los Angeles trades the contract of Erica Wheeler, Los Angeless own 2022 2nd round draft pick (#15) and Los Angeless own 2023 1st round draft pick to Atlanta in exchange for the contract of Chennedy Carter and the draft rights to Li Yueru. Seattle: Evina Westbrook Required Tender Made Atlanta: Slocum, Destiny Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Indiana: Pointer, Khayla Sign ROS Contract, Connecticut: Anderson, Yvonne Waivers Cleared, New York: Walker, Megan Waivers Cleared NEW YORK, April 20, 2021 - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released the following statement: "This past year, we have witnessed traumatizing instances of police brutality . The televised games will start May 26 and run until Sept. 8. Seattle: Elissa Cunane Sign Rookie Scale Contract Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner 7-Day Contract Release Indiana: Coates, Alaina Waived Seattle: Williams, Madi Required Tender Made April 20, 2023 By Michael Perry - WNBA becomes first property for Scripps Sports - - 'WNBA Friday Night Spotlight on ION' to feature WNBA regular-season games on 15 Friday nights - NEW YORK and CINCINNATI - The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and The E.W. NBA players receive around 50% of shared revenue within their league, whereas we receive around 20%.. Detailed statistics. Chicago: Williams, Courtney Sign Regular Contract Phoenix: Cannon, Emma Waivers Cleared The Suns deny that accusation . Cash, who played in the WNBA from 2002 to 2016, said her participation as an investor also signals support for current players as they further establish the league. Los Angeles: Nelson-Ododa, Olivia Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Las Vegas: Mulkey, Nancy Sign Rookie Scale Contract Connecticut: Jordan Lewis Sign Rookie Scale Contract Indiana: Wallace, Kristy Traded1 Connecticut: Jones, Jazmine 7-Day Contract Release New York: Charles, Kaila Hardship Release, Phoenix: Odom, Leaonna Waivers Cleared Atlanta Dream: Tiffany Hayes Sign Regular Contract New York: Jones, Jonquel Traded1, Atlanta: Mompremier, Beatrice QO Extended They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. The league is nearly irrelevant to the average sports fan. Indiana: Lexie Hull Required Tender Made Chicago: Held, Lexi Waivers Cleared Washington: Burke, Kennedy Suspended Partial Season, Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya Waived Chicago Sky: Kysre Gondrezick Sign Training Camp Contract, Los Angeles Sparks: Jordin Canada Sign Regular Contract **Chicago signs and trades the contract of Lexie Brown to Los Angeles in exchange for the draft rights to Li Yueru. Washington: McCall, Erica Waived Connecticut: Harris, Tyasha Traded1 Phoenix Mercury: Megan Walker Waived New York: Dangerfield, Crystal Sign ROS Contract The NBA's revenue dropped 10% to $8.3 billion for the 2019-20 season amid losses because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to financial numbers shared with teams and obtained by ESPN. Minnesota: Turner, Yvonne Waived Phoenix: Taurasi, Diana Sign Regular Contract Minnesota: Sjerven, Hannah Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Horvat, Chantel Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Bibby, Chloe Waivers Cleared These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Seattle: Plaisance, Theresa Sign Regular Contract Connecticut: Jones, Jazmine Waivers Cleared Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah Set Active Connecticut Sun: Joyner Holmes Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Coates, Alaina Suspended Partial Season Phoenix: Cunningham, Sophie Sign Regular Contract Phoenix: DeShields, Diamond Set Active Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner Waived The NBA makes money primarily through television, merchandising, sponsorships, and tickets. Washington: Engstler, Emily Sign Training Camp Contract, Connecticut: Battles, Diamond Sign Rookie Scale Contract Minnesota: Juhsz, Dorka Sign Rookie Scale Contract Los Angeles: Zahui B., Amanda Suspended Full Season LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 27: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert addresses the media before the AT&T WNBA All-Star Game 2019 on July 27, 2019 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. New York: Dangerfield, Crystal Hardship Release, Washington: Burke, Kennedy Waivers Cleared Chicago: Copper, Kahleah Suspended Partial Season Seattle Storm: Jordin Canada QO Rescinded Washington: Benzan, Katie Waived Sports was my world.. WNBA ANNOUNCES CLOSE OF CAPITAL RAISE TO FUEL INVESTMENT IN LONG-TERM TRANSFORMATION OF LEAGUE, Business, Sports and Entertainment Leaders Michael and Susan Dell, Karen Finerman, Linda Henry, Dee Haslam and Whitney Johnson, Secretary Condoleezza Rice tobe Among Equity Partners , WNBA Changemaker NIKE, Inc. Strengthens Support by Investing in League , Leagues First-Ever Capital Raise to Build on Momentum Around WNBA and Womens Sports and Enable Values-Driven Investors to Support Women Athletes , Micky and Nick Arison, Bill Cameron, Laurene Powell Jobs, Ginny Gilder, Mark Walter and Eric Holoman, Ted Leonsis, Simon Family, Joe and Clara Tsai, among WNBA and NBA Owners to Reaffirm Their Commitment to League as Part of Investor Group . The league's milestone 25th season, which concluded in October, saw a large jump in TV viewership, according to Disney-owned ESPN, which broadcasts some regular season games and the entire postseason. Each bar represents the share of any given stat category owned by a single player. EEO Statement . Phoenix: Gray, Vivian Waivers Cleared The NFL made $1.62 billion from deals for its pandemic season. The WNBA regular season opened May 18 and wraps up Aug. 19, as the teams jam 34 games into 13 weeks. View NBA.U financial statements in full. Annual Reports. WNBA announces first capital raise led by Nike, Michael Dell and more. Dallas: McCowan, Teaira Sign Regular Contract Las Vegas Aces: Riquna Williams Sign Regular Contract Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Minnesota: Beal, Brea Sign Rookie Scale Contract Washington: Tsineke, Elena Sign Rookie Scale Contract PHOENIX The NBA's Phoenix Suns and WNBA's Phoenix Mercury announced a media rights deal on Friday that could pave the way for local sports broadcasts following the much . Chicago: Davis, Kaela Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Washington: Mavunga, Stephanie Waived, Seattle: Perez, Raina Waived NBA revenue slipped from $8.8 billion in 2018-19 to $8.3 billion for the 2019-20 season. Phoenix: Cannon, Emma Sign Rookie Scale Contract "And if there had been," she said, "it would have been supported." It seems preposterous now, but only 50 years ago womens high school sports largely did not exist. New York: Shook, Kylee Rights Renounced There is still plenty of work to do, to be sure. The 30 teams making up the NBA had an average valuation of $2.12 billion each in the 2018-19 season . Connecticut: Jordan Lewis Required Tender Made Las Vegas: Rupert, Iliana Waived Washington: Christyn Williams Required Tender Made New Beginnings Acquisition balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, earnings & estimates, ratio and margins. 2023 CNBC LLC. Las Vegas: Aisha Sheppard Required Tender Made By years end, she was the center of a Twitter national television campaign. Seattle Storm: Stephanie Talbot Sign Training Camp Contract If we have, for the first time ever, I think 150 national broadcasts and streaming through traditional streaming outlets, were going to have a higher average viewership. Connecticut: Fields, Nirra Sign Training Camp Contract, Connecticut: Anigwe, Kristine Waived Washington: McCall, Erica Waivers Cleared The total league revenue of the National Basketball Association followed an increasing trend between the 2001/02 season and the 2021/22 season. Nike, which has sponsored the WNBA's jerseys since 2018, made "a significant equity investment" in the league, the release press release said. Dallas: Siegrist, Maddy Sign Rookie Scale Contract With e-Statements you no longer have to wait for the mail to be delivered. Seattle: Burke, Kennedy Waived Minnesota Lynx: Yvonne Turner Sign Training Camp Contract Minnesota: Clarendon, Layshia Waived There will be national games that the entire country can see, as well as ones shown in regional markets. Las Vegas: Mulkey, Nancy Waived Chicago trades Phoenixs 2023 1st round draft pick (#5), their own 2024 1st round draft pick, and the right to swap the teams own 2025 1st round draft picks to Dallas; their own 2024 3rd round draft pick and their own 2025 2nd round draft pick to Phoenix; and the draft rights to Leonie Fiebich and their own 2024 2nd round draft pick to New York. Indiana: Coates, Alaina Set Active As an official WNBA Changemaker, U.S. Bank will provide players and alumni access to financial resources and create programs to increase financial education across the country. Washington Mystics: Elizabeth Williams Sign Regular Contract As front offices around the league make moves leading up to and throughout the 2023 season, this page will stand as . Indiana: Nared, Jaime Waived Laatz added . Atlanta: Hillmon, Naz Sign Rookie Scale Contract Atlanta Dream: Khaalia Hillsman Sign Training Camp Contract Las Vegas: Kierstan Bell Sign Rookie Scale Contract Dallas: Alarie, Bella Set Active Minnesota: Kayla Jones Required Tender Made New York: Dangerfield, Crystal QO Extended When comparing this to the NBA, the WNBA makes a much larger percentage of their revenue from ticket sales. It is currently estimated that the WNBA generates approximately $60 million in revenue, while $12.3 million of that revenue is distributed to its players. Las Vegas: Davis, Brittany Required Tender Made Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner Sign ROS Contract, Connecticut: Holmes, Joyner 7-Day Contract Release Washington: Westbrook, Evina 7-Day Contract Release While this verdict represents a step toward justice, we are reminded that justice is too often not the outcome for people of color. Youre asking how I fell in love with womens sports, and its impossible for me to say when or how that happened, Kane said. Indiana: Ali Patberg Required Tender Made The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that U.S. Bank will become a WNBA Changemaker through a new multiyear relationship with the league. Chambers, incidentally, is also repped by Erin Kane. Washington: Kang, Lee Seul Waivers Cleared Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign Training Camp Contract Atlanta Dream: Kia Vaughn- Traded from Phoenix New York: Kea, Paris Waived Recently, Draymond Green, one of those highly paid male players, poured a little gas on the fire by offering his opinions on the subject (in short, the women shouldnt complain). Los Angeles: Olivia Nelson-Ododa Required Tender Made Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Connecticut: Prechtel, Ashten Required Tender Made Chicago: Taylor, Sparkle Waived Corporate Governance Guide. New York: Stewart, Breanna Sign Regular Contract, Washington: Zahui B, Amanda Sign Training Camp Contract Phoenix: Peddy, Shey QO Extended Los Angeles: Talbot, Stephanie Sign Regular Contract Las Vegas Aces: JiSu Park QO Extended Dallas trades the contract of Marina Mabrey to Chicago via sign-and-trade. Seattle: Paisley Harding Sign Training Camp Contract Atlanta: Hillsman, Khaalia Waived, Las Vegas: Brown, Kalani Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Smalls, Kamiah Hardship Release Our strategy is to deploy this capital to continue to drive the leagues brand as a bold, progressive entertainment and media property that embodies diversity, promotes equity, advocates for social justice, and stands for the power of women. Minnesota: Milic, Nikolina Sign Regular Contract Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign 7-Day 1st Contract Seattle: Gray, Reshanda Waived Los Angeles: Samuelson, Katie Lou Suspended Partial Season For example, Anthony Davis takes 23.7% of all FGs on his team; Natasha Howard takes 22.5% of all FGs on her team. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) have signed a multi-year agreement to televise games on Friday nights during . Engelbert, former CEO of consulting giant Deloitte, said the WNBA plans to use its cash in a variety of ways to help the league establish an economic model that's "sustainable for the future. Minnesota: Hannah Sjerven Required Tender Made Seattle: Evina Westbrook Sign Rookie Scale Contract Washington: Harper, Linnae Waived Connecticut Sun: Natisha Hiedeman QO Extended New York: Charles, Kaila Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules 64 ITEM 16. The Suns and Mercury games will now be available in 2.8 million households (and throughout the state of Arizona later this summer), while Bally Sports Arizona has less than 1.0 million subs. Partnered with the USA TODAY Sports Media Group|Powered by. Connecticut: Prechtel, Ashten Sign Rookie Scale Contract The WNBA has always enjoyed the luxury of forward thinkers like Carley Knox. Indiana Fever: Jantel Lavender Contract Amendment Divorce, Indiana Fever: Jaime Nared Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana: Cannon, Emma Sign Regular Contract Los Angeles: Smith, Kianna Sign 7-Day 1st Contract You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. Indiana: Chagas, Florencia Set Active, New York: Raincock-Ekunwe, Nayo Rights Renounced Atlanta: Howard, Rhyne Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Minnesota: Mack, Natasha Waivers Cleared Browse our online application for MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, EPL, or MLS player contracts, salaries, transactions, and more. Phoenix is trading Bria Hartley and Phoenixs own 2022 2nd round pick (#20) and 2023 2nd round pick to Indiana. New York is trading the contract of Natasha Howard and the exclusive negotiating rights to Crystal Dangerfield to Dallas. The mens league casts a big shadow, which is why the WNBA plays its season from July to October. Los Angeles: Thomas, Jasmine Traded1, Dallas: Dangerfield, Crystal Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights1 Minnesota: McCoughtry, Angel Waived New York: Fiebich, Leonie Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights1 Atlanta Dream: Monique Billings Sign Regular Contract Indiana: Williams, LaDazhia Required Tender Made Phoenix: Harden, Destiny Sign Rookie Scale Contract Los Angeles: Hamby, Dearica Traded2 Minnesota: Carleton, Bridget Sign Regular Contract Chicago Sky: Allie Quigley Sign Regular Contract, Atlanta Dream: Ndea Jones Sign Training Camp Contract Chicago: Taylor, Sparkle Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Who is new Runnin Ute Keba Keita and how is Utahs 2022-23 roster shaping up? Minnesota: CeCe Hooks Sign Training Camp Contract Indiana Fever: Lindsay Allen Sign Training Camp Contract Seattle: Loville, Jade Sign Rookie Scale Contract Phoenix: Dodson, Maya Waived Phoenix: Sissoko, Kadi Sign Rookie Scale Contract WNBA Changemakers is a collective of purpose-driven companies that harness their power to elevate women in sports and support the league's mission around advancing diversity, equity . Los Angeles: Samuelson, Katie Lou Sign Contract Extension New York: Willoughby, Jocelyn Team Option Exercised, Las Vegas: Young, Jackie Sign Contract Extension Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi (3) shoots between Minnesota Lynx forwards Damiris Dantas (12) and Napheesa Collier (24) during an WNBA playoff basketball game on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, in Bradenton, Fla. WNBA players have contended for some time that their pay is unfair, that they deserve something closer to what their male counterparts in the NBA are paid. Phoenix: DeShields, Diamond Suspended Partial Season Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inbox. The Women's National Basketball Association brought in $75 million from investors as it seeks to accelerate growth. Chicago: Copper, Kahleah Set Active Dallas Wings: Unique Thompson Sign Training Camp Contract, Washington Mystics: Sydney Wiese Waivers Cleared, Indiana Fever: Aaliyah Wilson Waivers Cleared, Las Vegas Aces: Theresa Plaisance Sign Training Camp Contract Seattle Storm: Jordin Canada QO Extended Phoenix: Macee Williams Required Tender Made Phoenix: Simms, Jennie Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) For a team with a potential ownership change coming, the decisions to lock in Knox and longtime head coach and general manager Cheryl Reeve will ensure both stability and potential continued growth. Dallas: Lopez Snchal, Lou Required Tender Made New York: Johannes, Marine Sign ROS Contract ", "It's really a lot of growth initiatives," Engelbert added, including sports betting as more states around the U.S. legalize it and "marketing our stars into household names both here in the U.S. and globally.". Connecticut: Dye, Alexus Waived Indiana: Berger, Grace Sign Rookie Scale Contract, Atlanta: Amihere, Laeticia Sign Rookie Scale Contract Las Vegas: Macaulay, Victoria Waivers Cleared Life revolved around practices and hanging out with teammates. Gift Article. Minnesota: Shepard, Jessica Sign Contract Extension Atlanta: Caldwell, Maya Sign ROS Contract (Hardship), Chicago: Yueru, Li Suspended Partial Season Allen & Company LLC served as the financial advisor for the transaction. Dallas: Bertsch, Morgan Waived When you visit any web site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 10, 2022-- The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced today that U.S. Bank will become a WNBA Changemaker through a new multiyear relationship with the league. Atlanta: Mompremier, Beatrice Sign Training Camp Contract Form 10-K Summary 68 SIGNATURES 69 Consolidated Financial Information The Walt Disney Company 70. Minnesota: Cunane, Elissa Hardship Release Dallas: Meyers, Abby Sign Rookie Scale Contract Phoenix Mercury: Kia Nurse QO Extended Chicago: Krajisnik, Tina Hardship Release, Washington: Williams, Elizabeth Set Active, Los Angeles: Samuelson, Katie Lou Set Active New York: Han, Xu QO Extended, Chicago: Gardner, Rebekah QO Extended Las Vegas: Park, Ji-Su QO Not Extended, Washington: Westbrook, Evina- Sign Training Camp Contract, Connecticut: Jones, Brionna QO Extended, Connecticut: Smith, Kianna Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights1 New York: Carrera, Raquel Traded Exclusive Negotiating Rights from Atlanta** Chicago: Davis, Kaela Waived Connecticut: Williams, Courtney Set Active ), explains: Im tired of people thinking that (we) players are asking for the same type of money as NBA players we are asking for the same percentage of revenue shared within our CBA. Las Vegas: Winters, Deja Waivers Cleared Los Angeles: Burrell, Rae Sign Rookie Scale Contract Indiana is trading the contract of Julie Allemand to Chicago, Seattle Storm: Breanna Stewart Sign Regular Contract Las Vegas: George, Cayla Sign Regular Contract Los Angeles: Horvat, Chantel Sign Rookie Scale Contract NBA commissioner Adam Silver reports that the WNBA has lost an average of $10 million every year it has existed, which the NBA subsidizes out of the goodness of its politically correct heart. So I do feel like we've made progress, both as a whole in the NBA and then also just in terms of brand partnerships and opportunities that are out there investing in women's sports and me as a brand.. A Division of NBCUniversal. Not for Parker, who got honored with a Candace Parker Day by the city of Chicago, and expanded her longtime partnership with Adidas. This groundbreaking transaction is part of a multi-faceted financial growth strategy designed to generate new revenue through increased investment in priority areas as part of the leagues long-term business transformation. Minnesota: Miller, Diamond Required Tender Made Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) This past year theres been more talk about recognizing and celebrating our differences on the path to true equality as people, as opposed to trying ignore them. Enroll in all available accounts or check boxes to select . Connecticut: Lewis, Jordan Waived Phoenix: Charles, Tina Waived The WNBA on Thursday announced it completed its first-ever capital raise, bringing on investors including former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Hard to know whether the WNBA expenses are justifiable without knowing all the numbers. Chicago: Kaba Masseny Sign Training Camp Contract GIVEN THEIR SIMILAR birthdays, Major League Soccer may be the best financial comparison to the WNBA. The companies joined a growing lineup of partners led by WNBA Changemakers AT&T, Deloitte and NIKE, Inc. Minnesota: Sjerven, Hannah Waived Phoenix: Odom, Leaonna Waived Kane clients like Elena Delle Donne and Kristi Toliver will continue to help shape the 2022 WNBA season as well, especially with Delle Donnes Washington Mystics getting the top pick in the WNBA draft lottery. Thrilled, absolutely thrilled, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said in June of this seasons ratings. MLS debuted with 10 clubs in 1996, just one year before the WNBA launched in 1997 with eight . The NBA is 75 years old, the WNBA 25. Connecticut: Jones, Jazmine Sign 7-Day 1st Contract Connecticut: Kiara Smith Required Tender Made Minnesota: Hooks, CeCe Waived PART I ITEM 1. Business The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries, is a diversified worldwide entertainment company with Connecticut: Cole, Taja Waivers Cleared Minnesota: Kayla Jones Sign Rookie Scale Contract Got a confidential news tip? Indiana: Pointer, Khayla Sign Training Camp Contract Wnba's Annual Report & Profile shows critical firmographic facts: What is the company's size? Phoenix: Gray, Reshanda Sign 7-Day 1st Contract And AEG has since made a deal with the Sparks to play in the new arena for the 2022 season. Atlanta: Billings, Monique Sign Regular Contract New York: Vandersloot, Courtney Sign Regular Contract Indiana: Dangerfield, Crystal Hardship Release, Minnesota: Davis, Rennia Sign ROS Contract (Hardship) Atlanta: Parker, Cheyenne Contract Amendment Time-Off Bonus, Atlanta: Cubaj, Lorela Sign Training Camp Contract, Atlanta: Gray, Allisha Sign Contract Extension Minnesota: Allen, Lindsay 7-Day Contract Release, Connecticut: Sims, Odyssey Sign 7-Day 1st Contract Washington: Westbrook, Evina Sign ROS Contract Washington: Jones, Jazmine Sign ROS Contract