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Caitlin Clark Declines Project B After Teammate’s Pitch

Clark’s refusal underscores a preference for the WNBA’s platform over lucrative startup offers.

Overview

  • Sophie Cunningham said on a Dec. 4 podcast that she tried to recruit her Indiana Fever teammate to Project B and that Caitlin Clark replied, “No.”
  • Project B continued building its roster, announcing New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich after prior commitments from Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Mitchell and Cunningham.
  • The new league is slated for November 2026 through April 2027 with six 11‑player teams competing in seven two‑week tournaments across Europe, Asia and Latin America.
  • Reporting says Project B is offering salaries starting around $2 million per year plus equity, with backing from investors including Mangrove Capital, Quiet Capital and Sequence Capital.
  • Clark has previously turned down other offseason startups and is prioritizing recovery, as some fans criticized Cunningham’s disclosure for its potential impact on ongoing WNBA labor dynamics.