The players’ unity is keeping the WNBA at bay, with the league unable to reach an agreement over the CBA. Players want a solution to their demands as they are ready to wait till ‘eternity’. Talking about their career, Natasha Cloud recently opened up on the ‘backup plan’ players have without the WNBA. Amid this, players like Kelsey Mitchell, Alyssa Thomas, Sophie Cunningham, and Nneka Ogwumike joined Project B.
Their decision was way before the league’s Status Quo situation. WNBA analyst Sabrina Merchant spoke about how Project B can emerge as a rival to the ‘W’ if the situation remains the same.
Project B Stealing The Spotlight With Players Like Kelsey Mitchell And Alyssa Thomas
Amid the WNBA’s stalled CBA situation, Project B’s latest announcement intensifies pressure on the ‘W’. The date and venue declaration timing hit hard with the details, too. WNBA analyst highlights the same as she breaks down both leagues’ current status.
The analyst said, “We have reported in the CBA negotiations that the league has suggested that training camps start in March. So that would directly conflict with when the Project B players are supposed to be in Tokyo. We know they’re (WNBA) not really trying to get exclusivity, but if you need players to report to camp in March, you can’t really do that if they’re playing in Tokyo.”
While scheduling is not the only issue here when comparing Project B and WNBA. The new league is already offering huge money and bonuses compared to the ‘W’, while its current stance suggests it is prioritizing sustainability over players’ demands.
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Players like Mitchell and Thomas are building blocks of their respective franchises. While Nneka Ogwumike, Sophie Cunningham, and Jonquel Jones play vital roles in the team, losing KN or Thomas would hurt more.
Moreover, the players are unsure about their future in the league, even with the new CBA deal, with more than 90% of veterans entering free agency, and two new teams entering the league in 2026
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Alyssa Thomas, for one, is certain to stay with the Mercury team after their impressive run to the WNBA finals. The Fever guard will also receive immunity in the expansion draft, with the franchise keeping her as its highest priority. Her cryptic messages keep the suspense over her choice of the next franchise,
On the Bird’s Eye Podcast, she even accepted double minds over staying with the Fever team. She said, “I think yes. The short of it is, the reality of it is yes. I think [family] has to be first and foremost important for me, when I think about free agency. But on the flip side of things, knowing what Indiana means to me, it’s paramount, it’s huge,” Mitchell said.
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Fever fans would hope to see her playing alongside Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark in the next season. It will be interesting to see how things turn out in the coming days, especially with the CBA terms.