Project B basketball league could offer Caitlin Clark record-breaking $50 million to join — a Saudi-backed, tech-funded world tour changing women’s basketball forever.
So… yeah, this might be the biggest women’s basketball story we’ve seen in years. Forget Unrivaled. Forget WNBA offseason signings. There’s a new global league about to launch — and it could change the entire landscape of the sport.
It’s called Project B, and it’s being built quietly by some of the most powerful people in sports, business, and tech — think Maverick Carter, former Google and Facebook execs, and even Saudi investment money.
This isn’t just talk. The league is real, funded, and already signing WNBA stars.
A NEW GLOBAL LEAGUE: WHAT IS “PROJECT B”?
According to reports from The Athletic, Project B will kick off with a women’s basketball league featuring six teams, each made up of 11 players.
The setup? Seven mini-tournaments played across Asia, Europe, and the Americas, creating a 14-week global season that’ll run November through April.
Basically — think of it as a world tour for hoopers.
Two weeks in the U.S., two in Europe, two in Asia, and even stops in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
This isn’t another gimmick 3-on-3 or celebrity game. It’s five-on-five, high-level basketball — the same game, but on a worldwide stage with real money involved.
BIG INVESTORS. BIGGER MONEY.
Here’s where things get wild:
The league’s financial backers include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) — the same people who created LIV Golf and own Newcastle United.
And that means there’s massive cash on the table.
The co-founder, Grady Bernett, says Project B could become a multi-billion dollar global business. They’ve already started negotiating with WNBA players, with Candace Parker serving as a key adviser and investor — alongside Steve Young, Sloane Stephens, and Novak Djokovic.
Let that sink in:
Candace Parker is literally helping build the league that could completely reshape women’s basketball.
HOW MUCH MONEY ARE WE TALKING?
Reports suggest that the average salary could start at $1 million, with top players earning $5 million or more — and no salary cap.
That’s not just a pay raise. That’s life-changing money compared to the WNBA, where even the highest-paid stars make around $250,000–$300,000 per year.
And then there’s Caitlin Clark.
Everyone agrees: if this league wants to succeed, Caitlin Clark is the key. She’s the most influential player in women’s basketball right now — period.
One insider in the video put it bluntly:
“This league lives or dies based on Caitlin Clark. If she signs, it’s global.”
And honestly? They’re not wrong.
THE CAITLIN CLARK FACTOR
Project B’s founders reportedly believe Caitlin Clark could command a Ronaldo or Messi-style deal — something like $10–50 million, plus equity in the league itself.
Why? Because she’s that valuable.
Her name alone can sell out arenas in Paris, Shanghai, or Los Angeles. She’s the one player who could make this entire thing mainstream overnight.
Imagine this:
Caitlin Clark, Sabrina Ionescu, A’ja Wilson, Angel Reese, and Kelsey Plum — all traveling the world for six months, playing 5v5 in sold-out international arenas.
That’s not just basketball. That’s global entertainment.
THE ROLE OF CANDACE PARKER
Let’s not sleep on this part. Candace Parker might be the architect behind the scenes.
She’s already part of the investment and advisory group for Project B. And according to reports, she’ll serve as Chief Basketball Officer, guiding roster development and league structure.
If Candace Parker believes in it — players will follow.
THE SAUDI CONNECTION
Now, yeah… there’s controversy.
The league’s partnership with Cella, an entertainment firm backed by Saudi Arabia’s PIF, raises obvious ethical questions. Critics call it “sportswashing” — using sports to distract from human rights issues.
But like the video said — good luck finding a sport not touched by Saudi or Gulf money right now. From golf to soccer to Formula 1 — it’s everywhere.
And for players who’ve been underpaid for decades? It’s hard to turn down generational wealth.
WILL IT COMPETE WITH THE WNBA?
Officially, Project B says it won’t directly compete with the WNBA. The league’s season runs during the W’s offseason, from November through April, leaving room for players to do both.
But let’s be real:
If Caitlin Clark or A’ja Wilson start making $10 million playing globally, how long before they say, “Why bother with the WNBA’s salary cap?”
This could either:
- Supercharge the WNBA, by giving players global exposure and money,
- Or fracture it completely, creating a two-tier system between the “global stars” and the rest.
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S HOOPS
This league could change everything.
Women’s basketball is already on fire — the Caitlin Clark effect, record ratings, packed arenas, and viral clips every week.
Project B wants to take that energy global.
Imagine: games in Paris, Beijing, New York, and Dubai — streamed worldwide — with players earning NBA-level money for the first time ever.
That’s the dream.
And if Caitlin Clark signs that dotted line?
It might just become reality.
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