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Sophie Cunningham Says Caitlin Clark Declined Project B as New League Adds WNBA Signees

Her podcast remark underscores Project B's push to lure talent with salary-plus-equity offers.

Overview

  • Cunningham said on her Show Me Something podcast that she invited her Indiana Fever teammate to join Project B and that Caitlin Clark responded, “No.”
  • Cunningham has committed to play in Project B and said she is eager to compete alongside or against fellow Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell.
  • Project B has recently announced additional players, including New York Liberty forward Leonie Fiebich, joining previously named signees such as Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Jewell Loyd and Kelsey Mitchell.
  • The startup league is slated to debut a six-team, 5‑on‑5 touring circuit with seven two‑week tournaments across Europe, Asia and Latin America from November 2026 through April 2027.
  • Outlets have reported offers starting around $2 million per year plus equity, and Cunningham said the organizers are providing charter travel, top treatment resources and a global platform.