Alyssa Thomas Joins Project B, New Women’s Basketball League
WNBA star Alyssa Thomas has confirmed her participation in Project B, the new women’s basketball league set to launch in Europe and Asia in November 2026. Thomas becomes the second player to join this ambitious project. The Phoenix Mercury star announced her decision via social media, following in the footsteps of Nneka Ogwumike, who had previously confirmed her participation in this league that promises high salaries and equity participation for the players.Thomas, who led the Phoenix Mercury to the WNBA Finals last season, has had a successful career. The 6’2″ forward played her first 11 seasons with the Connecticut Sun, leading the team to the WNBA Finals twice and earning five All-Star selections. At 33 years old, Thomas has played abroad during the off-seasons and also participated in Unrivaled’s inaugural season last year. The player will be back in January in the 3-on-3 league, which also features other prominent WNBA players. Project B and Unrivaled will have overlapping dates in the future. The B Project will have 66 players divided into six teams. Each player will receive a salary higher than that currently offered in the WNBA, and it is expected that they will also be higher than those of Unrivaled. Although financial details have not been disclosed, the possibility of more lucrative compensation comes at a crucial time for professional women’s basketball. Project B is scheduled to play its inaugural season until April 2027, which would not interfere with the usual WNBA schedule.Alyssa is the type of player and person around whom a project 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 the global competition that the B Project defends.
Alana Beard, Director of Basketball of the B Project
