What Next: What the WNBA Salary Debate Misses

With all eyes on the WNBA as Caitlin Clark was drafted, many were
surprised at the star player’s new salary, and how it paled in
comparison to that of an NBA rookie. What would it take to address
this disparity?  Guest: Lindsay Gibbs, author and founder of
Power Plays, “a no-BS newsletter about women’s sports” and co-host
of the Burn It All Down podcast. Want more What Next? Subscribe to
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