Jonquel Jones makes waves as the latest WNBA star to embrace the bold ambitions of Project B league.mt

Liberty center Jonquel Jones appears to have a new, future WNBA offseason destination.

Jones, the 2024 WNBA Finals MVP, announced on Instagram Monday night that she’s signed with Project B.

Jones expressed excitement “to be able to continue to play against the best players in the world, play with the best players in the world and be able to see new parts of the world” in her social-media post.

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“Let’s get it,” she said.

Jones is the third official WNBA star to share her intention to play in the startup global basketball league that’s expected to be played in Europe and Asia starting in November 2026.

The Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas and the Storm’s Nneka Ogwumike are the two other known players to join.

Project B is expected to roster a total of 66 players divided between six teams, with each player receiving a salary higher than those currently offered by the WNBA.

New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots past Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) during the 2025 WNBA Playoffs.
Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) shoots past Phoenix Mercury forward Satou Sabally (0) during game two of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

With the season anticipated to run from November to April, it’s in direct competition with Unrivaled, a three-on-three league, co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier.

The specifics of Project B’s financial situation haven’t been disclosed.

There’s some concern regarding Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the league.

In February, the Financial Times reported the project was backed, in part, by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund.

But Project B co-founder Grady Burnett disputed that claim, telling Front Office Sports that Saudi Arabia is not a financial backer.

“We’re building a global basketball league, so we want a global diversified cap table around us,” Burnett said. “That doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.”

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It’s worth noting, though, that Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi Public Investment Fund, is an event partner of the league.

Jones is recovering after having right ankle surgery in October, but is expected to play this offseason with Fernerbahce in Turkey.

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