Rhyne Howard’s name has become a staple in the WNBA, but her influence is growing far beyond basketball. With a multi-year contract and partnerships with major brands, she’s turning her potential into profit. Let’s examine the Atlanta Dream star’s contract, salary, and net worth.
Rhyne Howard’s WNBA Contract With the Dream
Howard was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft by the Dream, and she signed a standard rookie-scale contract under the WNBA’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). She inked a four-year deal that has a player option in the last year, totaling approximately $338,000.
Under this contract, she earned about $72,141 in 2022, $73,584 in 2023, and she is set to make $85,873 in 2024. If the Dream exercise its team option, she’ll earn an estimated $107,284 in 2025.
Through the 2024 season, Howard’s WNBA career earnings are $226,668.
After the 2025 season, Howard will be eligible for a contract extension or a new deal, potentially including a supermax contract, which is currently over $240,000 annually for veteran stars.
Howard’s Net Worth and Endorsement Deals
Howard’s net worth is estimated at $3.83 million, as her WNBA contract is not her only source of income. She has collaborated with major brands such as Nike, Mountain Dew, and Wingstop among others.
In 2022, she signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike shortly after she was selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft. She is part of the brand’s elite roster of basketball talent. This kind of contract typically includes apparel and footwear sponsorship, exclusive gear, marketing and media appearances, and performance-based bonuses tied to awards and team success.
“To join such elite company is amazing!! Overall just super stoked to be apart of a family that cares about you on all levels in life,” she shared at the time.
While playing at Kentucky in March 2022, she partnered with Wingstop as part of a broader Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiative. This campaign aimed to spotlight female athletes during the NCAA Tournament and featured promotions like free delivery offers. She actively promoted Wingstop’s offerings on her social media platforms, aligning with the brand’s marketing efforts during the tournament.
Since entering the WNBA, Howard has consistently demonstrated her scoring prowess, averaging 17.0 points per game over her first three WNBA seasons. Her early career accolades include back-to-back All-Star selections and the 2022 Rookie of the Year award.
In 30 games last season, Howard averaged 17.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.8 steals, and 2.7 threes per game, while shooting 37.1% from the field, 32.9% from three-point range, and 78.4% from the free-throw line. Now, she’ll look to build on that and take the next step in her development in Year 4.
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