{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/6997c088e1d8773119413300?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"How Angel Reese Built a Brand Bigger Than Basketball","description":"<p>Zena and Sabreena begin their conversation by discussing the complexities of the ongoing CBA negotiations, including revenue sharing, player salaries, and the potential for a strike, as both sides work to meet their demands.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Next, Zena is joined by NBA writer Shakeia Talyor to discuss the remarkable business journey of basketball star Angel Reese. They explore how Angel has leveraged her talent and social media presence to build a brand that transcends the court.</p><p><br></p><p>We close by examining which Unrivaled Coach has the strongest chance of transitioning into a WNBA head coaching role.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7054080/2026/02/17/wnba-players-union-cba-negotiations-update-revenue-share-housing/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">WNBA players submit counterproposal with lower revenue share, salary cap</a> by Sabreena Merchant</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7033139/2026/02/13/wnba-angel-reese-wnba-player-business-partnerships/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The business of Angel Reese: acting, modeling, branding and, of course, basketball</a> by Shakeia Taylor</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}