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Jonquel Jones Signs On With Project B, Third Active WNBA Star to Commit

Her pledge underscores growing player interest as the WNBA’s labor clock winds down.

Overview

  • Jones announced her decision on Instagram, joining previously confirmed signees Nneka Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas.
  • Project B plans a November 2026 launch with a touring season in Europe and Asia featuring 66 players across six teams.
  • Players are reported to receive seven-figure salaries and equity stakes in the startup league.
  • The current WNBAWNBPA CBA extension expires in 12 days, and reporting suggests Project B could gain traction if labor tensions escalate.
  • Questions over funding persist after a report linked the venture to Saudi backing that co-founder Grady Burnett denies, with Sela listed as an event partner.