So how much money do NBA players make? The NBA league has by far the highest minimum contracts of all American sports. The NBA pays every player almost $8 million per year on average.

Does the WNBA make or lose money?

Revenues, of course, are not to be confused with profits. All of which leaves the WNBA a little short of money. 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.

What’s the average salary of a WNBA player?

While top NBA stars such as LeBron James and Steph Curry pocket about $38 million to $40 million annually, the highest-paid WNBA stars don’t even broach half a million. The average salary of a male basketball player is put at $7.7 million while that of their female counterparts is a mere $100,658.

What’s the average salary of a basketball player?

The average salary of a male basketball player is put at $7.7 million while that of their female counterparts is a mere $100,658. The situation is so bad that many NBA referees even make more than the players in the WNBA. Despite this unsavory reality, the women of the WNBA continue making great strides both on and off the court.

How old do you have to be to play in the WNBA?

A WNBA roster has a maximum roster size of 12 players. A player in the WNBA Draft must be 22 years old. A draftee does not maintain any contract guarantee, despite being drafted. A player in the NBA Draft must be at least 19 years old and have at least one year of post-secondary experience.

What’s the average attendance for a WNBA game?

Attendance for the WNBA is the lowest it has been in league history. In 2018 the average attendance of a WNBA regular-season game was 6,768. Far below the historical league average of 7,400 attendees per game. Much of that drop has to do with constant moving schedules of teams.