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Axelrod, Joshua. “Why Brittney Griner Should Not Aim for the NBA.” Bleacher Report, https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1597960-why-brittney-griner-should-not-aim-for-the-nba. Accessed 19 Oct. 2023.

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Burrow, Sylvia. “TRAMPLED AUTONOMY: WOMEN, ATHLETICISM, AND HEALTH.” International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, vol. 9, no. 2, 2016, pp. 67–91. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/90012239. Accessed 9 Oct. 2023.

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Gender Pay Gap Is Leading to Dangerous Realities for Our Athletes. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/COVID19-OpEds/2022/08/22-Lee.aspx. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed.” NBA.Com, https://www.nba.com/news/nba-collective-bargaining-agreement-signed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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“NBA Player Salaries - National Basketball Association - ESPN.” ESPN.Com, https://www.espn.com/nba/salaries. Accessed 29 Oct. 2023.

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Snyder, Deron. “Brittney Griner, the WNBA and the NBA Pay Disparity, Explained.” TheGrio, 14 Dec. 2022, https://thegrio.com/2022/12/14/brittney-griner-the-wnba-and-the-nba-pay-disparity-explained/. Accessed 19. Oct. 2023.

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Stats, Her Hoop. “WNBA Salary Cap Summary by Team.” Herhoopstats.Com, https://herhoopstats.com/salary-cap-sheet/wnba/players/. Accessed 28 Oct. 2023.

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Why WNBA Players Make Less Than NBA Players | Sports Economist. 2 Jan. 2023, https://thesportseconomist.com/why-wnba-players-make-less-than-nba-players/. Accessed 19. Oct. 2023.

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WNBA And WNBPA Reach Tentative Agreement On Groundbreaking Eight-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement - WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-and-wnbpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-groundbreaking-eight-year-collective-bargaining-agreement. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Primary)

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WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Primary)

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The WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement acknowledges the  salary disparity between the WNBA and NBA, stemming from differences in league revenue. While it doesn't achieve full parity, the CBA increases WNBA players' minimum and maximum salaries, enhances benefits like paid maternity leave, and aims to provide a greater share of league revenue to improve overall compensation. It addresses the issue of equitable compensation for women's professional sports, considering the financial disparities between the two leagues.

This collective bargaining agreement covers the WNBA player’s maximum and minimum salaries, player trades, travel, working conditions, safety, revenue sharing, development, marketing,  promotions, rights, fair treatment, and media.

WNBA And WNBPA Reach Tentative Agreement On Groundbreaking Eight-Year Collective Bargaining Agreement - WNBA. https://www.wnba.com/news/wnba-and-wnbpa-reach-tentative-agreement-on-groundbreaking-eight-year-collective-bargaining-agreement. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Primary)

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NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement (Primary)

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The NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement addresses NBA players and does not directly address the compensation of women's professional sports teams in the WNBA. The CBA's focus is on issues related to the NBA, such as player salaries, revenue sharing, and working conditions. Achieving equitable compensation between the two leagues would require separate negotiations and agreements between the WNBA and its players, as well as potential involvement of the NBA as a supporter of gender equity in professional basketball.

This collective bargaining agreement covers the NBA player’s maximum and minimum salaries, rookie contracts, contracts for veteran players, salary cap system, player trades, travel, working conditions, safety, revenue sharing, development, marketing,  promotions, rights, fair treatment, drug testing, and development league.

NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed.” NBA.Com, https://www.nba.com/news/nba-collective-bargaining-agreement-signed. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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“Women’s National Basketball Association.” Wikipedia, 7 Oct. 2023. Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.phpt=Women%27s_National_Basketball_Association&oldid=1179008760. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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Why WNBA Players Make Less Than NBA Players (Secondary)

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Why WNBA Players Make Less Than NBA Players (Secondary)

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This article illuminates the reasons for the pay gap between the NBA and the WNBA. For the counter argument, it demonstrates that the NBA and WNBA should have a significant pay gap. The NBA creates more money to provide higher salaries for the players.

There are several factors for the pay gap between WNBA and NBA players. Firstly, the NBA generates more revenue due to its global fan base and TV deals, providing more funds for player salaries. In contrast, the WNBA faces challenges with lower revenue, attendance, and TV ratings. Gender discrimination also plays a role, with societal biases undervaluing women's sports. To decrease this pay gap, the WNBA can work on increasing revenue and building a larger, more dedicated fan base, as well as negotiating sponsors and partners.

Why WNBA Players Make Less Than NBA Players | Sports Economist. 2 Jan. 2023, https://thesportseconomist.com/why-wnba-players-make-less-than-nba-players/. Accessed 19. Oct. 2023.

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WNBA Stars Should Not Aim for the NBA (Secondary)

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WNBA Stars Should Not Aim for the NBA (Secondary)

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This article illuminates the reasons for the pay gap between the NBA and the WNBA. For the counter argument, it demonstrates that the NBA and WNBA players are not able to fairly compete against one another. The WNBA stars would become benchwarmers if they played for the NBA.

The article argues that Brittney Griner, a highly successful women's basketball player, should not pursue a career in the NBA, despite the interest expressed by Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. The author says that Griner's physical attributes and playing style are not well-suited for the NBA, and her presence in the league would be viewed as a publicity stunt rather than a serious career move. Instead, the article suggests that Griner should focus on her career in the WNBA, where she can be a dominant force and maintain her legacy without becoming a sideshow in the NBA.

Axelrod, Joshua. “Why Brittney Griner Should Not Aim for the NBA.” Bleacher Report, https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1597960-why-brittney-griner-should-not-aim-for-the-nba. Accessed 19 Oct. 2023.

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To what extent are women’s professional sports teams (WNBA) adequately compensated compared to men (NBA)?

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Gender Pay Gap is Dangerous for Athletes (Secondary)

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Gender Pay Gap is Dangerous for Athletes (Secondary)

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The pay disparity between male and female athletes is illuminated in this article.  It illustrates the danger for the WNBA players.

The article highlights the severe consequences of the gender pay gap in professional sports, particularly in the context of WNBA players like Brittney Griner seeking higher salaries. The author points out that WNBA players receive only 20% of the league's revenue compared to the NBA's 50% for its players. The article emphasizes the need for immediate action for this pay gap and suggests that the NBA, with its significant financial resources, could play a huge role in achieving pay equity for female athletes. The author argues that the dangerous situations some WNBA players face when playing overseas to supplement their income should be a cause for concern and calls for a swift resolution to the issue of pay disparity in women's sports.

Gender Pay Gap Is Leading to Dangerous Realities for Our Athletes. https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/SB-Blogs/COVID19-OpEds/2022/08/22-Lee.aspx. Accessed 7 Oct. 2023.

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The WNBA Stats demonstrate the difference in salaries compared to the NBA stats. These stats can be used to compare the inequality between the NBA and WNBA.

These stats give the player salaries of the WNBA players. This demonstrates recent events because it is the 2023 stats.

Stats, Her Hoop. “WNBA Salary Cap Summary by Team.” Herhoopstats.Com, https://herhoopstats.com/salary-cap-sheet/wnba/players/. Accessed 28 Oct. 2023.

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The WNBA Stats demonstrate the difference in salaries compared to the WNBA stats. These stats can be used to compare the inequality between the NBA and WNBA

These stats give the player salaries of the NBA players. This demonstrates recent events because it is the 2023 stats.

“NBA Player Salaries - National Basketball Association - ESPN.” ESPN.Com, https://www.espn.com/nba/salaries. Accessed 29 Oct. 2023.

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WNBA and the NBA Pay Disparity (Secondary)

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WNBA and the NBA Pay Disparity (Secondary)

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This article demonstrates the pay disparity between NBA and WNBA players. It recognizes the huge difference in salaries although the players are playing the same game. The article illuminates the importance of marketing, attendance, and TV ratings for the pay disparity.

The article discusses the pay disparity between WNBA and NBA players, and the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian penal colony. It highlights the vast difference in salaries, with NBA players earning significantly more due to the NBA's higher revenue and global brand recognition. For example, “Stephen Curry tops the NBA list at $48 million, compared to the highest-paid WNBA stars(Diana Taurasi, Jewell Loyd and Breanna Stewart) who earn $228,094.” (Snyder). WNBA players seek a fair share of the revenue pool, not necessarily equal pay to NBA players, and face challenges in improving their salaries and the league's profitability. The article also touches on the importance of addressing various issues, including marketing, attendance, and TV ratings, to boost pay for WNBA players without relying on overseas opportunities. In the article, “The average NBA player earns $5.3 million a year; the average WNBA player brings in $130,000 a year” (Snyder).

Snyder, Deron. “Brittney Griner, the WNBA and the NBA Pay Disparity, Explained.” TheGrio, 14 Dec. 2022, https://thegrio.com/2022/12/14/brittney-griner-the-wnba-and-the-nba-pay-disparity-explained/. Accessed 19. Oct. 2023.

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Women’s Athleticism and Health (Primary)

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Women’s Athleticism and Health (Primary)

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This journal demonstrates the biological differences of females when it comes to athletics. It is unjust to compare the NBA and WNBA because of the difference of athleticism

This book recognizes ethical issues related to health, health care, and the biomedical sciences. It addresses how gender intersects with other social determinants of privilege and discrimination.

Burrow, Sylvia. “TRAMPLED AUTONOMY: WOMEN, ATHLETICISM, AND HEALTH.” International Journal of Feminist Approaches to Bioethics, vol. 9, no. 2, 2016, pp. 67–91. JSTOR, https://www.jstor.org/stable/90012239. Accessed 9 Oct. 2023.