“The W In WNBA Stood For Welfare”: Rob Parker Thinks Cheryl Miller’s Claim That WNBA Media Rights Deal Should Have Been $8B Is Ridiculous

The WNBA made out like gangbusters when it was reported that the league’s cut of the new $76 billion NBA Media Rights deal with various major media companies would be a record-setting $2.2 billion over 11 years.  The number marked a groundbreaking financial come-up for a league that has grown exponentially this season with the influx of charismatic and fan-captivating rookies Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, to name a few.& The league’s last media rights deal was in the $60 million range. WNBA commissioner Cathy Englebert said she hoped to double that revenue this season. Instead, they could possibly quadruple it as when all of the negotiations and various package agreements are in place the W stands to make about $260 million, according to previous reports.   “Our Phones Are Ringing Off The Hook”: Does WNBA Thank Caitlin Clark, The Fans Or NBA For 150 Percent Increase In New $2.2B Media Deal? Cheryl Miller Says WNBA Got Lowballed: Worth $8B Women’s basketball icon Cheryl Miller is one of the few people who seem unimpressed with the deal and told reporters it’s not enough, which prompted FS1 personality Rob Parker to go on one of his classic rants.  When asked...