Caitlin Clark Offered Historic Deal by Unrivaled League—Is the WNBA Doing Enough?

The confetti from Caitlin Clark’s rookie season has barely settled, but the WNBA’s brightest star is now at the heart of a game-changing offer. Unrivaled—a new women’s 3-on-3 full-court league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Nafisa Collier—is preparing a groundbreaking financial proposal for Clark, echoing the blockbuster deal that brought Lionel Messi to Inter Miami.

According to reports, Clark could be offered nearly $1 million for just eight weeks of play—plus potential equity and revenue-sharing. This dwarfs her current WNBA salary of $76,535, despite her being the league’s most powerful draw. “She’s being paid like a rookie while making the WNBA millions,” Collier noted.

Clark’s star power is undeniable. She ranks above Messi in Sports Pro’s list of most marketable athletes and boasts endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, and State Farm. Yet, the WNBA’s compensation model continues to fall short.

With the league’s collective bargaining agreement under review and Unrivaled promising the highest salaries in women’s sports history, Caitlin Clark now holds all the leverage—and her next move could redefine everything.