There’s no credible evidence that Kim Mulkey has signed a $40 million contract with the Chicago Sky—or any WNBA team. That story appears to stem from speculation and clickbait, not reliable reporting.
In September 2023, Kim Mulkey inked a record-breaking 10-year, $32 million extension with LSU—making her the highest-paid coach in women’s college basketball. That deal runs through 2033, starting at $2.75 million/year and rising to $3.65 million by the end, plus potential performance bonuses (people.com).
Mulkey is occasionally mentioned by analysts as a potential candidate for the Chicago Sky head coach job—likely due to her LSU connection with Angel Reese, now a Sky player (clutchpoints.com). But as of now, Tyler Marsh holds the position, having been hired in November 2024 (en.wikipedia.org).
Angel Reese, drafted 7th overall by the Sky in April 2024, maintains a close relationship with Mulkey. Photos and media coverage highlight Mulkey cheering courtside and hugging Reese at games (si.com). That bond likely fuels the rumor mill.
- No official or mainstream source (ESPN, AP, People, SI, etc.) has confirmed any WNBA or NBA-level contract anywhere near $30–$40 million.
- WNBA coach Becky Hammon, likely the highest-paid coach in the league, earns around $1 million/year—orders of magnitude lower than the rumored $40M (reddit.com, aol.com).
- The $32M LSU extension is verified through multiple respected outlets; no mention of any parallel WNBA deal (espn.in).
- Closer ties: Mulkey coached Reese—who now plays for the Sky—creating a natural story connection.
- Front-office instability: Chicago has had four head coaches in two seasons (as of late 2024), fueling speculation over a major splash hire (en.wikipedia.org, reddit.com).
- Media hype: Enthusiastic reports—from outlets like Itopsoccer—are pushing exaggerated narratives, including a fictitious “$30M WNBA deal” (itopsoccer.com).
As of June 30, 2025, there is no evidence that Kim Mulkey has left LSU or signed a multi-million-dollar deal with the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. What’s real is her $32 million LSU coaching contract and her meaningful connection to Angel Reese, which is likely what fans are responding to in rumors.
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