Chicago Sky star Angel Reese is one of the best and most popular players in the WNBA today. A two-time All-Star, Reese has averaged 14.1 points, 12.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game in two seasons in the pros.
Reese is also the most-followed WNBA player on Instagram, boasting 5.2 million followers. Furthermore, the Sky forward has over 721,000 followers on X and another 6 million on TikTok.
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With her platform, Reese has grown her brand, becoming a podcast host, a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show model, a cover athlete for NBA 2K26 and an actress (appearing in a cameo role on the Netflix film “A House of Dynamite), among many other off-court accomplishments.
Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks on during a game.Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
That being said, it is not a surprise that Reese has landed plenty of brand deals that pay her a significant amount of money. While she made only $74,909 from her WNBA salary in 2025, she earned over $9 million through her endorsements and other ventures, according to Forbes.
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In total, Reese made $9.4 million in 2025, making her the third-highest-paid WNBA player of the year and 15th-highest-paid female athlete overall.
The only WNBA players ahead of Reese are Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu.
Clark made $12.1 million between her pro salary and off-court earnings, making her the highest-paid WNBA player. However, she’s only the 11th-highest-paid female athlete.
Meanwhile, Ionescu earned $10.5 million in 2025, putting her at No. 13 overall among other female athletes.
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As Reese progresses in her career and continues to grow her businesses as well, it won’t be a surprise to see her move up the list in the years to come.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 17, 2025, where it first appeared in the WNBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
