In a recent Instagram Live video, Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese said controversy keeps endorsement money flowing: "Hating pays them bills, baby!"

Reese was the first athlete to sign with Reebok’s NIL roster in October 2023. She became a top NIL earner after leading LSU to an NCAA title that year. Some of her endorsement deals include Reese’s, Beats by Dre, Coach, ZOA energy drink, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit and Raising Cane’s. She also has a clothing line at Dick’s Sporting Goods.

As much as we’ve enjoyed the thrilling WNBA Finals competition between the New York Liberty and Minnesota Lynx, it also means the history-making 2024 WNBA season is coming to an end. For a lot of players,

Of course it goes without saying that we'd love to see WNBA players make more money so they don't have to play overseas in the offseason. And for Angel Reese and her rookie salary, the Chicago Sky forward says she's not making enough to cover her bills.

Angel Reese addressed her critics during a recent Instagram Live, pointing out that the Chicago Sky doesn't cover her major expenses.

Sensational Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese discloses she has trouble paying rent. Would Reese's WNBA salary put her in New Jersey's middle class?

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese took to Instagram live on Wednesday to document how her WNBA salary isn't enough to pay her bills. She was the seventh overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.