The WNBA is facing one of the most shocking moments in its history. Multiple star players are reportedly preparing to leave the league for a brand-new, Saudi-backed basketball venture known only as “Project B.” The move has sent the sports world into chaos, raising questions about the WNBA’s stability, player loyalty, and the future of women’s basketball as a whole.

According to multiple reports, “Project B” is being developed as a high-budget international league with salaries far surpassing what the WNBA currently offers. Sources claim that players could earn up to five times more overseas — with guaranteed contracts, luxury accommodations, and global exposure that rival anything women’s basketball has seen before.

At the center of the exodus are several top names — veterans and All-Stars who have quietly been in discussions with representatives from the Saudi-funded group for months. Insiders describe the recruitment process as “aggressive and strategic,” with Saudi backers determined to lure the WNBA’s most marketable stars in an effort to build instant legitimacy.

While no official roster has been announced, early rumors suggest that multiple current WNBA players — including championship-caliber talent — have already agreed in principle to join the new league as soon as their contracts expire.

The reaction has been immediate and explosive.

Social media has erupted with fans torn between outrage and understanding. Many are calling the move a “betrayal” of the WNBA’s progress, while others say it’s a wake-up call to a league that has long struggled to compensate its players fairly.

“It’s not about loyalty — it’s about survival,” one anonymous player told reporters. “We’ve been asking for better pay and conditions for years. Now someone else is offering it.”

The WNBA, meanwhile, has remained silent on the matter, though sources close to league officials say there’s growing panic behind closed doors. “They know this could be catastrophic,” one insider revealed. “Losing even two or three major names could shift the balance of power in women’s basketball overnight.”

“Project B” reportedly has enormous financial backing, with Saudi investors looking to create a global showcase for women’s sports — though critics argue the move is part of a broader effort to “sportswash” the country’s human rights record.

Still, the financial numbers are impossible to ignore. While the average WNBA player makes around $120,000 per year, the Saudi-backed league is rumored to be offering multi-million-dollar contracts — the kind of money that could completely change the women’s basketball landscape.

For many players, it’s not just about wealth — it’s about recognition. “We’ve been putting in the same work as the men for years,” another player said. “If someone finally values that, why wouldn’t we listen?”

Analysts warn that if the exodus continues, the WNBA could face its biggest identity crisis yet. The league has fought for decades to grow its audience and elevate women’s basketball globally. Now, that progress could be undone by a single rival league with deeper pockets and international reach.

The situation mirrors what happened in men’s golf when Saudi Arabia launched the LIV Golf Tour, luring away top athletes with massive contracts and reshaping the sport’s power structure almost overnight.

If “Project B” succeeds, it could do the same for women’s basketball — for better or worse.

As of now, the WNBA finds itself in unfamiliar territory: outbid, outmaneuvered, and scrambling to keep its biggest stars from walking away. Whether the league can recover — or if this marks the beginning of a new global basketball era — remains to be seen.