This isn\u2019t Goldman Sachs\u2019 first step into the world of sports. The financial powerhouse has steadily built its presence in the industry, having worked with the NFL on the sale of its media assets to ESPN and assisted in major franchise transactions, including the 2024 sale of the Baltimore Orioles. Goldman also ramped up its sports marketing efforts in recent years, starting with a three-year endorsement deal with golfer Patrick Cantlay in 2020 \u2014 and now partnering with LPGA star Nelly Korda.<\/p>\n
That said, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier aren\u2019t the only WNBA stars represented by Excel Sports. Arike Ogunbowale and NaLyssa Smith are also part of the Excel Sports roster. While the sale itself isn\u2019t expected to directly affect the athletes, Goldman Sachs\u2019 involvement could open the door to even bigger endorsement deals and contract opportunities for these stars in the near future.<\/p>\n
And that could turn out to be a real game-changer given the current landscape of the WNBA. In 2025, the league\u2019s minimum salary was just $66,079<\/a> for players with two or fewer years of experience, and $78,831 for those with three or more. The regular max sat at $214,466, while \u201csupermax\u201d players earned around $250,000. Those numbers are expected to rise soon, with the WNBA and WNBPA currently deep in negotiations over a new CBA that could redefine how players are compensated.<\/p>\n While no agreement has been finalized yet, both sides have agreed to an extension in hopes of avoiding a potential lockout. There\u2019s still optimism that a deal will eventually be reached. According to Front Office Sports<\/a>, the current offer on the table includes a new supermax salary of roughly $850,000 and a veteran minimum of $300,000. However, the players reportedly turned it down, pushing instead for a more equitable revenue-sharing model that better reflects their growing impact on the league.<\/p>\n If the players get what they\u2019re asking for, we could see a massive shift in earnings across the league. Stars like Napheesa Collier, Arike Ogunbowale, and NaLyssa Smith, all of whom will hit free agency this offseason, could potentially earn two to three times more than their current salaries. And when Caitlin Clark\u2019s contract extension comes up in two years, she could be looking at a deal worth several million dollars.<\/p>\n Speaking of Caitlin Clark, she\u2019s set to tee it up in a golf tournament soon, and interestingly, she\u2019ll be joined by none other than Goldman Sachs\u2019 brand ambassador.<\/p>\n
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