The WNBA-WNBPA standoff is creating restlessness in the minds of both fans and players, as they are uncertain about the future of the league. While the new franchises and players are ready to enter the league, the situation in the WNBA seems much more volatile than expected.
In the midst of this, the news of Alyssa Thomas joining the Project B league created havoc. On November 11, Project B unveiled yet another mega star signing, as the 33-year-old became the newest addition to the WNBA’s competitor league. Already, fans slammed Nneka Ogwumike for signing with Project B, and now they targeted AT.
Fans Target Alyssa Thomas For Signing With Project B
The WNBA and WNBPA agreed on an extension to find a solution to the new CBA terms. Amid this, the Unrivaled league and a new 5-on-5 league made significant moves to lure the players away from the WNBA.
After Nneka Ogwumike’s signing, Project B now announced the signing of Alyssa Thomas. The six-time All-Star had been a top player in the league and led the Mercury to the 2025 WNBA Finals. During the WNBA offseason, the reigning assists leader in the league will be playing in the Unrivaled league, but interestingly, she even decided to join the new 5-on-5 league Project B.
PROUD to announce @athomas_25 Player. Partner. Owner. 😎
— PROJECT B (@projectb_global) November 11, 2025
“I’m chasing purpose, not perfection. The real victory is what you leave behind for the next generation.” pic.twitter.com/AC7UWzK2BR
While the signing of Nneka Ogwumike was a worrisome indication for the WNBA, fans feared many other WNBA players might follow the WNBPA president. And now they reacted to the AT’s decision to join Project B.
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A fan wrote, “Hypocrite.”
Hypocrite lmao
— BLEHH (@stairway2sevenx) November 11, 2025
Another fan wrote, “She’s the worst”
She’s the worst
— JB11 (@JB11NYKLIBERTY) November 11, 2025
One fan threw ‘Bullyball’ dish and wrote, “B stands for Bullyball and AT fits the bill perfectly.”
Project B…where "B" stands for "Bullyball" and AT fits the bill perfectly!!
— KnowledgeSeeker 🇨🇦 (@curious_mind69) November 12, 2025
Another fan wrote, “Gross.”
GROSSSSS!!!!
— Michelle♈️ (@michelles2cool) November 11, 2025
One fan warned the WNBA about Project B signings and wrote, “WNBA better get their stuff together.”
Okay, WNBA better get their stuff together are they won't have a league
— Nikkie W. -” Gods Daughter “ (@1Godsheart) November 11, 2025
After two big-name veterans were announced by Project B, fans are worried that other veterans may follow suit and join the new project. It appears that WNBA CBA negotiations have no bearing on the players’ decision.
Alyssa Thomas Receives Praise From Project B’s Chief Basketball Officer
The Phoenix Mercury star was one of the contenders for the MVP award for the last three seasons and made her mark on the league as the top all-around player. While her signing with Project B won’t impact her availability for the WNBA, it will certainly raise the standard of the Project B roster.
“Alyssa is the kind of player and person you build around,” Project B’s chief basketball officer, Alana Beard, told the AP. “Her leadership, competitiveness and professionalism elevate everyone around her. As one of the most respected players in the world, she represents the new era of player partnership and global competition that Project B stands for.”
While Project B is scheduled to start in November 2026, preparations and hype around the new league are already building up. They strategically announced news of a few signings, as well as their commercial goals and plans to create an atmosphere that would attract more superstars.