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Angel Reese is takin' a jab at her WNBA salary ... joking (we think) about the paltry paycheck she receives compared to some other super high-paid athletes!

Here's the deal ... 22-year-old Reese played in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 hoops league (though she missed time with an injury), and her Rose BC team won the 'chip, with a 62-54 victory over Aliyah Boston's Vinyl team, securing a $50k bonus.

After securing the bag, Reese went to X and wrote, "50K NEED DATTTTT" ... prompting WNBA star Sydney Colston to respond with a joke, asking if she could hold some cash.

Cameron Brink has seen all the memes about the L.A. Sparks holding tryouts for male practice players ... and she's praying to the basketball gods that whoever makes the final cut isn't a creepy horndog.

The WNBA team sparked uncomfortable reactions after announcing its plans to welcome dudes into its training facility to compete against its athletes during workouts ... with a bunch of guys joking about how they would handle one-on-one time with Brink, Rickea Jackson and Kelsey Plum on the court.

The former No. 2 overall pick explained the team previously brought in folks from USC for the job ... but now she has serious concerns about who will be walking in those doors.

The WNBA could be adding a bit of mom's spaghetti flavor to it in the near future ... TMZ Sports has learned Eminem is currently in talks to join a bid for an expansion team.

A spokesperson for the legendary rapper tells us ... Marshall has had some preliminary discussions about securing a spot in an ownership group that's trying to bring the W back to Detroit.

So far, we're told he hasn't officially signed on just yet ... although, he does apparently have some big interest.

It ain't Sheryl Swoopes or Maya Moore ... no, the WNBA's G.O.A.T. is Diana Taurasi -- at least, that's according to former UConn guard Jen Rizzotti.

The Huskies hooper -- who's currently the president of the Connecticut Sun -- gave Taurasi the crown this week ... just days after the Phoenix Mercury star announced her WNBA retirement.

"She's the ultimate winner," Rizzotti told TMZ Sports, "and she's proven that she can win championships no matter what jersey she has on."

Eli Manning ain't just a GOAT killer on the gridiron ... he's apparently one on the hardwood too -- as he just eviscerated Caitlin Clark in a game of mini-hoops.

The New York Giants legend -- who famously beat Tom Brady in two Super Bowls -- took on the WNBA superstar in a game of Pop-A-Shot to kick off his most recent episode of "The Eli Manning Show" ... and check it out, Peyton's little bro dominated.

Eli sank basket after basket -- and ended up winning the contest, 76-51.

Serena Williams continues to keep herself busy during her post-playing days ... the tennis GOAT is joining the Toronto Tempo ownership group ahead of the new WNBA franchise's inaugural season!

The Tempo made the announcement Monday morning, posting video to social media showing Williams bouncing a tennis ball ... which ultimately turns into a WNBA ball, with the text "New Court, New Game."

The new org also issued a press release ... describing her role with the team, saying the 23x Grand Slam winner will help bring the Tempo "to life visually."

Diana Taurasi -- widely regarded as one of the greatest female basketball players ever -- has decided she is retiring from the WNBA.

The Phoenix Mercury star broke the news with Time on Tuesday ... saying she has mentally and physically achieved her dreams during her 20-year WNBA career.

"That's probably the best way I can describe it," the 42-year-old said. "I'm full and I'm happy."

Brittney Griner backed out of a planned speaking engagement this week ... after she found a note in her hotel room that she took as a threat.

TMZ Sports has learned ... the WNBA superstar was slated to talk at the Women Grow Leadership Summit in National Harbor, Md. -- but bolted from the event on Monday morning after discovering a piece of duct tape near her entryway that had the words "Gay Baby Jail" written on it.

We're told Griner -- who is gay and was, of course, once imprisoned in Russia for marijuana possession -- was mortified at the message ... and immediately canceled her scheduled appearance to return home.

Te'a Cooper hasn't logged minutes in a WNBA game in nearly four years ... but she tells TMZ Sports she's hopeful that all changes soon!

The former Los Angeles Sparks star is currently playing overseas for Tarbes Gespe Bigorre -- a pro team in the French Women's Basketball League -- and she tells us the goal of getting shots up over there is to one day return to the W.

Cooper, of course, played in the WNBA in the 2020 and 2021 seasons ... but left to take care of her hair business as well as to help raise her and Alvin Kamara's daughter, Stori.

LeBron James and Lewis Hamilton aren't the only athletes with big roles for the 2025 Met Gala -- it was just announced Angel Reese, Simone Biles and Sha'Carri Richardson are on the host committee!!

The names involved in the popular charity event were released on Tuesday ... and there are some major players in women's sports who will provide their assistance leading up to May 5.

The gig is pretty important ... as the host committee works together to plan all the details to make the night extra special for all the celebrities in attendance.

Angel Reese just became the first female athlete to ever get her own signature meal with McDonald's ... but it might not be her go-to on gamedays -- 'cause it's a health nut's nightmare.

The Golden Arches dropped the details of the limited-time combo on Thursday ... saying the Chicago Sky star's menu item will be called, "The Angel Reese Special."

It comes with a medium Hi-C Orange Lavaburst drink, fries and a quarter pounder with "unapologetically bold and smoky BBQ sauce," crispy bacon and cheese.

Bad news ... the Steph Curry vs. Caitlin Clark shootout won't happen, barring an unforeseen last-minute change, 'cause the WNBA superstar has reportedly told the league she ain't interested!

All-Star Weekend is set to tip off at the Chase Center in San Francisco in just 2 1/2 weeks ... and The Association had hoped to involve the dynamic WNBA Rookie of the Year in the festivities.

Think Steph vs. Sabrina Ionescu's in a 1v1 showdown -- which was a huge hit last year. The NBA was looking to expand on that, in addition to CC, also throwing Klay Thompson into the mix.

Caitlin Clark's birthday wasn't gonna come and go without a special surprise from her employer ... 'cause the Indiana Fever pulled out all the stops with some cake, balloons and singing!!

The superstar guard was met with the lovely gesture after finishing her workout on Wednesday (of course she wouldn't take her big day off) ... when she walked into the exercise room to see her coaches and other Indiana staff.

The team had a birthday cake with candles and a giant "23" balloon ... and, of course, some singing.

Taylor Swift and her man Travis Kelce are one step closer to the NFL's ultimate stage ... and, it looks like Taylor's made a new athletic friend, too!

The game ended moments ago ... with Kelce's team stomping the squad from H-Town 23-14.

Taylor was filmed throughout the game jumping up and cheering while sitting in her suite with close friends and family ... and, she even jumped up to hug WNBA star Caitlin Clark a few times.

The Miami Heat are in Los Angeles this week to face the Clippers and Lakers ... and Bam Adebayo made the most of the business trip, spending time with his rumored girlfriend, WNBA superstar A'ja Wilson, who went out on a date!

The All-Star center and Wilson were seen around Beverly Hills on Tuesday, including at Novikov, where they stepped out of the Mediterranean and Italian restaurant together.

Even though they weren't captured together on camera, we're told they left in the same car.

Date night went down the day after the Clippers and Heat played ... although Adebayo didn't see the court because of a lower back injury.