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Is Angel Reese's off-court success overshadowing her on-court potential in the WNBA?

Angel Reese’s rookie season may have ended on a disappointing note with an injury, but that hasn’t slowed her down one bit. She’s still making headlines—from runway appearances to hosting big-name guests on her podcast. And now, the Chi-Town Barbie, once one of the most sought-after NIL college athletes during her time at LSU, has just signed yet another major deal with a leading brand in the shoe and apparel industry which might ease her rent issues.

A fan page dedicated to daily updates on the Chicago Sky forward broke the news of Angel Reese’s latest collaboration—this time with UGG, the popular fashion brand. The announcement was posted on X with the caption “Angel Reese and the unapologetically Angel podcast has partnered up with Uggs,” accompanied by two photos: one of Reese sitting in her podcast studio, and the other featuring the UGG logo.

UGG, the American fashion brand famed for its signature sheepskin boots, has parent company Deckers Brands backing it, which boasts a current market value of $24.53 billion. While this partnership centers on Reese’s Unapologetically Angel podcast, the collaboration will undoubtedly shine the spotlight on her, as she’s been the podcast’s face and host of every episode.

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This latest partnership with UGG is set to boost Angel Reese’s net worth, which was already close to $2 million. This follows her recent rant about her WNBA salary, which, despite estimates of around $74,000 annually, barely covers her Chicago rent of $8,000 a month. So, while her WNBA earnings alone might not ease her self-claimed financial strain, this added NIL income could certainly help offset those rent bills.

However, this comes just days after Angel Reese unveiled another deal—she lent her voice to an ad for an audio products company.

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Angel Reese shines in “Athletes Get It” campaign

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Beats by Dre gathered a powerhouse lineup of current and former athletes for its newest ad campaign, “Athletes Get It”. The campaign showcases superstar athletes like LeBron James, Shedeur Sanders, Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, and Shohei Ohtani, celebrating their dedication and resilience. But for women’s basketball fans, the highlight was hearing the narration delivered by Reese, adding her voice to this star-studded tribute.

The 22-year-old took to X to share her excitement, retweeting the post with the caption, “Athletes get it. Narrated by me.” The ad not only features Reese’s voice but also gives a powerful visual of her holding a basketball in stance, gazing intensely at the camera as her voiceover touches on the dedication behind double-doubles. Reese, who set the WNBA record for the most consecutive double-doubles in her rookie season, brings her signature passion to the campaign.

Reese closes the ad with a powerful question: “What’s stopping you?”—a call to viewers to chase their dreams. Despite the highs and lows of her rookie season, she’s thriving in her off-court ventures, with her collaborations with UGG and Beats by Dre further boosting her media presence. With these lucrative deals coming in from billion-dollar brands, it’s clear she’s building a bright future, ensuring she won’t have to worry about finding a cheaper shelter than her Chicago home anytime soon.

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