WNBA MVP finalist Alyssa Thomas on Tuesday became the second player to join Project B, the new women’s basketball league that is expected to begin in Europe and Asia in November 2026.

A renown economist says the league's average salary should be no less than $750,000 per season — while last season's average compensation was a mere $107,000 per player.

Caitlin Clark’s $78,066 rookie salary has ignited a league-wide debate about WNBA compensation, with fans and players calling it “massively underpaid” given her impact on viewership, ticket sales, and merchandise.