Alyssa Thomas Joins Project B: New Women’s Basketball League
The prominent WNBA player, Alyssa Thomas, has announced her joining Project B, the new women’s basketball league that plans to start its activities in Europe and Asia in November 2026. Thomas, recognized for her performance on the court, becomes the second player to join this innovative project. The Phoenix Mercury star made this decision via social media, following in the footsteps of Nneka Ogwumike, who previously confirmed her participation in the league. Project B promises players significant salaries and equity participation.Thomas, who led the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals last season, before falling to the Las Vegas Aces, has had an outstanding career. During her first 11 seasons, she played with the Connecticut Sun, leading them to the WNBA Finals twice and earning five All-Star nominations. In addition to his participation in Project B, Thomas, 33, has played abroad during the off-seasons and will also be part of Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 league, in January. Project B and Unrivaled will coincide in their schedules. Project B will have 66 players distributed across six teams and will offer salaries higher than the current ones in the WNBA and Unrivaled.Alyssa is the type of player and person around whom a team is built. Her leadership, competitiveness, and professionalism elevate everyone around her. As one of the most respected players in the world, she represents the new era of partnership with players and global competition that Project B defends.
Alana Beard, Director of Basketball of Project B
Although financial details haven’t been disclosed, this initiative comes at a crucial time for professional women’s basketball. With growing interest in the sport, the WNBA and its players’ union are in negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, focusing on salaries and revenue sharing.
Project B plans to play its inaugural season until April 2027, without interfering with the regular WNBA schedule.
