Ice Cube Says Angel Reese Won’t Get Caitlin Clark’s BIG3 Offer
*Ice Cube is making headlines again, but not for dropping bars or blockbuster movies. The BIG3 co-founder told TMZ Sports that Angel Reese won’t be offered the same $5 million deal that Caitlin Clark turned down earlier this year.
His reason? “They didn’t tell us the same thing about Angel Reese,” Cube explained, referring to BIG3 sponsors. He claims that corporate backers believed Clark’s presence would produce massive returns. When it came to Reese, however, that same enthusiasm just wasn’t there.
The Caitlin Clark Offer: A Business-Driven Power Move
Clark’s $5 million offer—which she ultimately declined to focus on her WNBA rookie season—included perks like team equity, merchandising revenue, and playoff bonuses. Some outlets inflated the deal to $15 million, but the confirmed figure hovered around $5 million.
Why the big number? Clark has been called the “Taylor Swift of basketball.” She’s shattered viewership records, driven ticket sales, and made the WNBA a prime-time product. Sponsors see her as a goldmine.
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Angel Reese: Dominant Stats, Off-Court Fame, But No Deal
Reese, meanwhile, is holding her own. She’s a two-time WNBA All-Star averaging 13.8 points and 12.5 rebounds in 2025 with the Chicago Sky. She’s also bagged major deals—a Reebok shoe, NBA 2K26 cover, and a $50K bonus in the new Unrivaled league.
So why isn’t that worth a BIG3 offer? Cube says the sponsorship math doesn’t support it. “I don’t think we can make that same offer because it won’t have the same impact to the league,” he said. Cold? Maybe. But Cube insists it’s just business.
Backlash Builds Over What Feels Like a Snub
Not everyone is buying the “just business” defense. On X and Lipstick Alley, many fans are calling foul. Some say Reese’s brand, especially within Black communities and Gen Z, is being overlooked or undervalued.
“The same people who said Caitlin’s good for women’s hoops ignore Angel’s cultural influence,” one user wrote. Another added, “Angel stays booked, busy, and bankable—why isn’t that enough?”
Racial Bias or Reasonable Strategy?
Critics argue that the decision reflects deeper issues of how Black female athletes are marketed—or ignored—by mainstream sports entities. Supporters of Cube argue that Clark’s unmatched ability to move merchandise and draw crowds makes her the outlier, not Reese the overlooked.
Both Stars Are Changing the WNBA Game
Despite the controversy, one thing is clear: both Reese and Clark are raising the WNBA’s profile. Clark’s games are drawing record viewers. Reese is on pace to break single-season rebounding records. Injuries have slowed them down—Clark with groin issues and Reese with a back problem—but the buzz is still building.
Whether the BIG3 makes a new offer or not, Reese’s star is rising. And if the league won’t invest in her now, someone else might.
Ice Cube Says Focus Is On BIG3’s Core—Not Flashy Signings
Cube says he’s content with the league’s current talent. Names like Lance Stephenson and Dwight Howard keep fans entertained, and the focus is on financial sustainability over celebrity stunts.
Still, it’s a tough pill to swallow for fans who feel Reese is constantly forced to prove her worth twice as hard. The conversation about pay equity, visibility, and value in women’s sports is far from over—and Cube just threw gasoline on the fire.
“We’d love to sign everyone,” Cube said, “but we have to be smart about it.” Translation: the BIG3 isn’t a charity—it’s chasing profits.
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