Angel Reese Reveals WNBA Salary Isn’t Enough to Pay Her Bills
Angel Reese recently shared that her WNBA salary isn't enough to cover her rent.
During an Instagram Live session after attending the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in New York City, the Chicago Sky forward opened up about her financial situation.
In clips shared by several blogs, the 22-year-old said, “Hating pays my bills, baby. I just hope you know the WNBA don’t pay my bills at all. I don’t even think that pays one of my bills. Literally, I’m trying to think of my rent for where I stay at [in Chicago]. I’m gonna do the math real quick. I don’t even know my [WNBA] salary.”
After doing the math, Reese exclaimed, “Yo, I’m living beyond my means!” She then turned to someone nearby and clarified, “No, my rent is actually more than that. It’s $8,000. I’m living beyond my means.” She added, “Babe, if y’all thought... I couldn’t even afford a sandwich with [the WNBA salary]. I wouldn’t even be able to live.”
The clip sparked mixed reactions online, with some suggesting she may be overspending. One user commented, “8k for rent?! I don’t care how much I make. Ain’t that much luxury in the world.”
Another wrote, “I like Angel Reese, but she might wanna keep track of what she’s spending her money on or get a better financial advisor. That $8,000 alone in rent is just ridiculous, look into a house.”
It’s reported that Reese’s WNBA salary for the 2024 season is $73,439.
