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WNBA Season Thrills Amidst Salary Disparities

6/2/2025

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The 2025 WNBA season is heating up with thrilling matchups, like the Sparks taking on the Mercury and the undefeated Lynx clashing with the Valkyries. Kelsey Plum is making waves for the Sparks, while Napheesa Collier dazzles for Minnesota. Yet, despite the league's growing popularity, player salaries still lag far behind the NBA, with rookies on fixed contracts and veterans capped at $249,244.

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The 2025 WNBA season is heating up with thrilling matchups, like the Sparks taking on the Mercury and the undefeated Lynx clashing with the Valkyries. Kelsey Plum is making waves for the Sparks, while Napheesa Collier dazzles for Minnesota. Yet, despite the league's growing popularity, player salaries still lag far behind the NBA, with rookies on fixed contracts and veterans capped at $249,244.