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Caitlin Clark salary criticism a ‘false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

Headline from NBC Chicago, on the newest of 2 developments

Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.

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  1. The Numbers Behind The Caitlin Clark WNBA Paycut Nonsense

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    Caitlin Clark salary criticism a ‘false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert

    Headline from NBC Chicago ·

Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Vox

    Caitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explained (opens Vox)

    Published

    Vox's feed description

    The WNBA draft puts pro basketball’s longstanding pay gap on stark display.

  2. RedState

  3. Forbes

    The Numbers Behind The Caitlin Clark WNBA Paycut Nonsense (opens Forbes)

    Published

    Forbes's feed description

    No, Caitlin Clark is not taking a paycut to go to the WNBA. Bookmark this and send it to friends who say otherwise.

  4. Bloomberg

    Caitlin Clark’s $76,500 Salary a Reminder of WNBA’s Hurdles (opens Bloomberg)

    Published

    Bloomberg's feed description

    Caitlin Clark will get around $76,500 on the court — and $3 million off it — during her first year as an WNBA player, in a rare example of a rookie able to bolster a low starting salary.

  5. Glamour

    Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary Is 0.76% of Her NBA Counterpart's and the People Are Enraged (opens Glamour)

    Published

    Glamour's feed description

    Caitlin Clark's salary as the WNBA number one draft pick is less than one percent of the NBA No. 1 pick, and social media is angry.

  6. New York Post

    No, Joe Biden — Caitlin Clark does not just ‘deserve’ to make more money (opens New York Post)

    Published

    New York Post's feed description

    Joe Biden, Hoda Kotb and others were outraged that Caitlin Clark won't be earning more money in the WNBA — but it's naive to pretend there's more money right now.

  7. People

    President Joe Biden Comments on Caitlin Clark's WNBA Salary, Says 'Women Are Not Paid Their Fair Share' (opens People)

    Published

    People's feed description

    Caitlin Clark's WNBA rookie contract has sparked discourse among fans, athletes, celebrities — and President Joe Biden, who said, "Women are not paid their fair share."

  8. Fortune

    Caitlin Clark's starting salary reveals WNBA pay gap (opens Fortune)

    Published

    Fortune's feed description

    Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever starting salary shows the gap between WNBA salaries and interest in women's basketball.

  9. Hot Air

  10. NBC Chicago

    Caitlin Clark salary criticism a ‘false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.

  11. NBC New York

    Caitlin Clark salary criticisms a ‘false narrative,' says WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert (opens NBC New York)

    Published

    NBC New York's feed description

    Since Caitlin Clark was drafted, debate about her salary has dominated social media. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert explains the economic truth behind it.

  12. Media Matters for America

    In response to Caitlin Clark contract controversy, Daily Wire host says the WNBA "shouldn't exist" and "nobody watches" it (opens Media Matters for America)

    Published

    Media Matters for America's feed description

    Top WNBA draft pick and basketball phenom Caitlin Clark's contract has drawn controversy in recent days: Fans were shocked to learn that Caitlin Clark, one of the best college basketball players of all time, would potentially earn less than $80,000 in a WNBA rookie contract as the top pick.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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