Brittney Sykes is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Washington Mystics in the WNBA. She has been one of the best defenders in the league and has made four consecutive All-Defensive teams from 2020 to 2023. She has made two All-Defensive first teams (2021 and 2023), and two All-Defensive second teams (2020 and 2022) and also finished top-three twice in the Defensive Player of the Year race (2021 and 2023).
Sykes was drafted as the seventh overall pick by the Atlanta Dream in the 2017 WNBA Draft. Since then she has played for the Dream, Los Angeles Spark, and the Mystics and has over 200 appearances in her WNBA career. After struggling from injury in the 2024 season, Sykes made a comeback and is averaging 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.0 steals per game as of August 31, 2024. She recorded 28 points versus the LA Sparks and 20 points against the Seattle Storm in a close win. The Mystics are 3-3 with her in the second half of the season.
Brittney Sykes Contract Breakdown
As of August 2024, Brittney Sykes is signed to the Washington Mystics on a three-year deal worth $575,000 with an annual average salary of $191,667.
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Bonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | ||
| 2024 | $190,000 | $190,000 | $190,000 | ||
| 2025 | $195,000 | $195,000 | $195,000 | ||
| 2026 | UFA | UFA | UFA |
How much is Brittney Sykes getting paid?
Brittney Sykes will earn a salary of $190,000 for the 2024 WNBA season. She is the second-highest earner on the Mystics’ Roster. She is also the 28th highest earner among players in the WNBA and 16th amongst guards for the 2024 season. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much does Brittney Sykes make in a minute?
Brittney Sykes makes around $0.36 cents per minute. So if we divide her total salary in 2024 ($190,000) by the number of minutes available ( 525,600 ) in a year, then Sykes earns around $0.36 cents per minute.
Brittney Sykes Career Earnings
As of August 2024, Brittney Sykes has earned approx. $631,294 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac. She is ranked 47th in terms of career earnings from the WNBA contracts and 24th amongst guards according to Spotrac. (Data up to 2023 contracts updation).
What are the terms of Brittney Sykes’ contract?
Brittney Sykes’ contract doesn’t have any team or player options. According to Spotrac, Sykes is on a three-year contract worth $575,000. She will become an unrestricted free agent in the 2026 offseason.
How much of Brittney Sykes’ contract is guaranteed?
Brittney Sykes’ entire $575,000 contract is guaranteed.
Brittney Sykes Contract History
Stated below are all the contracts that Brittney Sykes has signed in her career till now:
February 1, 2023
Brittney Sykes signed a three-year contract with the Washington Mystics worth $575,000.
February 8, 2021
Brittney Sykes signed a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Sparks worth $223,300.
May 1, 2017
Brittney Sykes signed a four-year rookie contract with the Atlanta Dream worth $209,712.
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FAQ's On Brittney Sykes Contract
A. Brittney Sykes attended and played for Syracuse University from 2012 to 2017.
A. No, Brittney Sykes is not an All-Star as of January 2025.
A. Brittney Sykes averaged 13.4 points per game throughout her collegiate career.
A. As of August 2024, Brittney Sykes has earned approx. $631,294 from her WNBA contracts according to Spotrac.
A. Brittney Sykes is rated 85 on NBA 2k25.
