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5. The WNBA has never made a profit

Thu Dec 8, 2022, 11:15 AM

Dec 2022

It is subsidized by the NBA, which lost $12M on it last year. The base salary for a WNBA layer is $130,000.

https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/07/nba/1646677389_970277.html

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Thanks so much for contributing to the festive atmosphere. Paladin Dec 2022 #1

Just don't go to these stupidly dangerous places. lark Dec 2022 #2

You're probably aware of the discrepancy in pay for female athletes mahina Dec 2022 #3

The WNBA has never made a profit Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #5

But for perspective Docreed2003 Dec 2022 #8

Totally false and not sure what that has to do with it anyway Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #9

The base WNBA salary is $130,000 Doc Sportello Dec 2022 #6

That is so stupidly ridiculous. lark Dec 2022 #10

Do people still pay attention to state department travel advisories? Chakaconcarne Dec 2022 #7