Paige Bueckers Drops Cloaked Answer to Rumors of Joining WNBA's Rival League Project B

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Paige Bueckers Drops Cloaked Answer to Rumors of Joining WNBA's Rival League Project B (Image source: Getty)

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers gave a subtle answer when asked about the rumors that she might join Project B, a startup women's basketball league.

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Project B will reportedly tip off in Europe, Asia and Latin America in November 2026. Several WNBA stars have already been signed by the league, including Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, Kelsey Mitchell, Jonquel Jones, Jewell Loyd and Sophie Cunningham.

On Day 1 of Unrivaled's virtual media day, Bueckers, who appeared alongside LA Sparks forward Cameron Brink, was asked whether Project B has approached her.

"We leave that to the agents," Bueckers said on Monday.
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While Bueckers' appearance in Project B is still up in the air, the reigning Rookie of the Year will play in Unrivaled's 2026 season, which is set to begin on Jan. 5. Bueckers and Brink will be part of the expansion team, Breeze BC.

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The 3-on-3 league announced that former Seattle Storm coach Noelle Quinn has been tapped to lead Breeze, which six-player roster includes Dominique Malonga, Rickea Jackson, Kate Martin and Aari McDonald.

Bueckers is coming off an outstanding rookie season in the WNBA ,where she averaged 19.2 points and 5.4 assists per game on 47.7% shooting, including 33.1% from 3-point range.

Paige Bueckers, 24, is already considered among the marquee names in women's basketball and has been speculated to also be joining Project B, which will reportedly pay players a minimum of $2 million per season, according to Front Office Sports.

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Paige Bueckers comments on players' unity amid WNBA CBA negotiations

Offseason leagues offering WNBA players lucrative contracts add to the drama surrounding the WNBA CBA negotiations. Players have been clamoring for the league to increase the salaries and give the players a fair share of revenues.

In the same virtual interview on Monday, Paige Bueckers was asked about the "current mood" of the players amid the ongoing CBA negotiations. The Dallas Wings star said that WNBA players sticking together would be crucial moving forward.

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"I think unity is the best way to display strength," Bueckers said. "So for us all to be together, all be on the same page, ask each other questions, get to understand what we're standing for and the people before us who have paved the way, and what we want the next generation to have... to have those conversations.
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"So for a lot of very strong women to be in one area and display that unity, it's really important and it's very unique in the sense that that doesn't happen often. So we want to take full advantage of that."

ESPN's Kendra Andrews reported that Paige Bueckers' salary for Unrivaled's second season will exceed what she earns on her four-year WNBA rookie-scale contract.

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