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The No. 1 pick on Monday will earn $500,000 in her âŠ
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The No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft will earn $500,000 in her first season, surpassing last year's top pick, Paige Bueckers, who earned $78,831. The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick for the second consecutive year, while the No. 2 and No. 3 picks will earn $466,913 and $436,016, respectively.
The No. 1 pick on Monday will earn $500,000 in her first season, significantly higher than the $78,831 earned by Paige Bueckers, last yearâs top pick. For the second year in a row, that pick belongs to the Dallas Wings. The No. 2 pick, heading to the Minnesota Lynx, will earn $466,913, and the No. 3 pick, going to the Seattle Storm, will get $436,016. All drafted players who end up making a team will earn more than any WNBA player did last year. The leagueâs minimum $270,000 salary, which second- and third-round picks would earn if they make a roster after training camp, is higher than last yearâs maximum salary of $249,244.
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How much will the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft earn in 2023?
The No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft will earn $500,000 in her first season.
What is the minimum salary for WNBA players in 2023?
The minimum salary for WNBA players in 2023 is $270,000, which is higher than last year's maximum salary of $249,244.
