Overview
- Ogwumike, the WNBPA president, is participating in ongoing CBA negotiations that were extended 30 days through November with the sides still far apart.
- Project B plans a November 2026 to April 2027 debut with six teams of 11 players competing in a traveling, tournament-style circuit across Asia, Europe and the Americas, with games streamed.
- League officials say the targeted 66 players will receive salaries larger than current WNBA pay, with every player also receiving an equity stake.
- Project B was founded by Skype cofounder Geoff Prentice and former Facebook executive Grady Burnett, with Alana Beard serving as chief basketball officer.
- Investor backers include Candace Parker, Novak Djokovic and Sloane Stephens, with Sela cited as a future partner, while Ogwumike’s announcement drew public WNBPA support and renewed scrutiny of union leaders’ ties to rival leagues.