money mike’s syndicated podcast: wnba salary cap debate: caitlin clark's impact, mlb model, and league growth
Feb 11, 2026
The WNBA is entering a new era and Caitlin Clark is changing the business of womens basketball In this video, we break down why the WNBA salary cap may be holding the league back, and why the WNBA could benefit from an MLB-style model where there is no hard salary cap and big-market teams have the financial power to drive league growth. The truth is: Big markets like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Seattle can generate massive revenue through ticket sales, sponsorships, and media attention and that money can help raise the entire leagues financial ceiling. We discuss: Why the WNBA salary cap limits player earnings How the MLB model works (no hard cap, big markets spend more) Why small-market teams could still survive through revenue sharing Caitlin Clarks impact on attendance, TV ratings, and league value What the next WNBA CBA could look like Comment below: Should the WNBA keep a salary cap or go full MLB model and let the market decide? Caitlin Clark WNBA salary cap, WNBA should remove salary cap, WNBA MLB model, WNBA big market teams, WNBA revenue sharing, WNBA CBA salary, Caitlin Clark league impact, WNBA player salaries, WNBA owners vs players, WNBA financial growth, WNBA free agency, WNBA expansion money, #CaitlinClark, #WNBA, #WNBACBA, #WNBAFreeAgency, #WNBAPlayers, #WNBASalaryCap, #WNBAMoney, #WNBANews, #WomenSports, #BasketballTalk, #IndianaFever, #SportsBusiness
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