The WNBA has a salary problem, and it’s “blatantly unfair to its players,” according to top sports agent Jeff Schwartz.
Schwartz, who founded and runs Excel Sports Management, told Alex Sherman in a CNBC Sport interview that something has to change when it comes to compensation in the women’s basketball league.
“It’s ridiculous what women are getting paid in the WNBA,” Schwartz said.
And he would know. Schwartz’s firm represents more than 500 clients and has negotiated billions in athlete contracts over the years. Excel represents some of the biggest athletes in the country, from Caitlin Clark to Tiger Woods to Peyton and Eli Manning.
Schwartz’s comments come as the WNBA had a record 2024 season, shattering viewership, attendance and merchandise records led by stars like Clark. Yet, WNBA salaries currently range from the league minimum of $64,154 to the maximum of $241,948. (Players also receive full benefits and may be eligible for…
