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EXCLUSIVE: Sportico's 2026 WNBA Valuations | Chiney Today
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- Chiney Today
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- May 1, 2026
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- 2235
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Summary
On this episode of Chiney Today, we break down Sportico’s 2026 WNBA team valuations and what they really say about the future of women’s basketball. Is this just the “Caitlin Clark effect”… or something much bigger? Chiney Ogwumike dives into: Why the “WNBA doesn’t make money” narrative is outdated The explosive rise in franchise valuations (up 59% year-over-year) How stars like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and A’ja Wilson are reshaping the league The business behind expansion, media deals, and global growth Plus, Sportico’s Kurt Badenhausen joins to explain what investors are really betting on—and why the WNBA may be one of the most valuable growth opportunities in sports today. Subscribe, rate, and review Chiney Today for more conversation with the heartbeat of hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices