Diana Taurasi Net Worth: Salary & Contract

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With an illustrious career spanning the WNBA and overseas leagues, Diana Taurasi has amassed a significant net worth of $3.5 million as of 2026.

Taurasi’s impressive basketball journey includes outstanding performances in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) and representing overseas teams like UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia.

Throughout her career, she has not only achieved numerous accolades but has also become an iconic figure in the sport, inspiring a generation of aspiring basketball players.

Diana Taurasi
Diana Taurasi (Source: Basketball Network)

In 2004, Taurasi‘s remarkable basketball journey took a new turn as she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA.

In her rookie season, she displayed her exceptional talent and leadership on the court, leading the Mercury to an unforgettable WNBA title victory.

On August 3, 2023, she became the first player in WNBA history to reach 10,000 points.

Diana Taurasi Net Worth: Salary & Contract

The WNBA legend Diana Taurasi has a net worth of $3.5 million as of 2026.

Taurasi was drafted 1st overall in the 2004 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury. 

On May 16, 2017, she signed a 4 year $466,000 contract extension with the Mercury. 

Similarly, she signed a 2-year $449,544 contract extension on February 1, 2021.

After this contract concluded, Taurasi extended her stay with the team with another 2-year $469,872 contract which she signed on February 18, 2023.

This contract includes a $469,872 guaranteed and an annual average salary of $234,936.

In 2023, Taurasi will earn a base salary of $234,936 while carrying a cap hit of $234,936.

Congratulations Diana Taurasi

On Thursday, Diana Taurasi added another illustrious chapter to her storied legacy, achieving a remarkable feat by surpassing the 10,000-point mark in her WNBA career.

The 41-year-old superstar, who has spent her entire career with the Phoenix Mercury, reached this historic milestone early in the third quarter of a game against the Atlanta Dream, showcasing her signature skill with a captivating 3-point shot.

Now in her 19th season, Taurasi stands as the undisputed all-time scoring leader in the WNBA, making her the sole player to achieve the remarkable milestone of 10,000 points.

This extraordinary accomplishment further solidifies her case as one of the league’s greatest players of all time.

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