The WNBA players are on the edge at the moment. With the October 31st deadline already expired, things are looking quite complicated as far as the CBA talks are concerned.
The WNBA has requested an extension on the deadline, but it still does not guarantee the athletes getting what they wanted. With names like Napheesa Collier urging her fellow mates not to back down, the threat of a work stoppage is looming large on the league.
Now then, to add fuel to the fire, LeBron James’ partner, Maverick Carter, has designed an alternative league for the players, Project B. And it has some interesting perks that might leave the WNBA concerned.
Will Project B Mark The End Of The WNBA?
As per the recent announcements, Project B is making some lofty promises. According to reports from Front Office Sports, the league is offering its players a salary of $2 million per year.
Now, this, when compared to the WNBA, feels massive. The likes of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and more have a salary cap of $249k max. And if this was not alarming enough, there’s more.
Project B — a new global women’s basketball league launching in 2026 — is offering players $2M+ per year, with multiyear deals worth 8 figures and equity stakes, per @FOS
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) November 6, 2025
That’s far above the WNBA’s current $249K supermax 😳
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The league has promised equity shares to all of its players along with multi-year, 8-figure deals. Surely, such a move might make the WNBA athletes reconsider their decision to stay in the US.
One of the main agendas of the players’ protest revolves around how the WNBA provides a meager 7% revenue share compared to the NBA’s 49%. And the shift has already started. The WNBPA President and the Seattle Storm star, Nneka Ogwumike, became the first player to join Project B. As the league gains momentum, fans have issued some stern warnings to the WNBA.
Fans Warn WNBA Lockout As Project B Gains Momentum
As soon as the news gained traction, the fans flocked to the comments section.
One X user shared their opinion and wrote, “2M a year?? WNBA players packing bags as we speak”
2M a year?? WNBA players packing bags as we speak 😭
— Sweet Anna (@sweetcheryx) November 7, 2025
Echoing the same thought another netizen added, “2mil?? Lmaoo WNBA owner better do something fast”
2mil?? Lmaoo WNBA owner better do something fast
— Dlo (@_615dlo) November 7, 2025
Another fan chimed in, “WNBA season is very short with games being played mainly during the summer. That’s why W players also play in Europe during NBA season. My guess is Project B season will also run during those months, so it wouldn’t conflict with W and players could play in both. There’s supposed to be six 11-player teams, which means only 66 spots will be available.”
WNBA season is very short with games being played mainly during the summer. That’s why W players also play in Europe during NBA season.
— pawellwitt (@pawellwitt) November 7, 2025
My guess is Project B season will also run during those months, so it wouldn’t conflict with W and players could play in both.
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One sports enthusiast shared their take and commented, “If anybody wants to see whats going to happen to the WNBA, study what Liv Golf did.”
If anybody wants to see whats going to happen to the WNBA, study what Liv Golf did.
— Hoophaxx (@hoophaxx) November 6, 2025
“So is this a plan B to to abort the wnba as we know it?”, added another WNBA fan.
So is this a plan B to to abort the wnba as we know it?
— Johnny Murica 🪙 (@JohnnyMurica) November 7, 2025
Thus, the scenario is looking as volatile as ever. It will now be interesting to see how many players make the switch to Project B.