Jewel Lloyd Joins Nneka Ogwumike and Alyssa Thomas in ‘Project B’

After Jonquel Jonesit’s your turn Jewell Lloyd to be involved in “Project B”, a new women’s league that should see the light of day between Europe and Asia in November 2026. The two-time Olympic champion and recently the title Las Vegas Acesthe latter announced his decision on Tuesday on social media.

Subbed for the first time in her career this season, Jewel Lloyd still contributed to the Aces’ third title in four years. And at age 32, he now has three WNBA rings.

“Every step forward in this game is an investment in what is possible. I believe in the direction women’s basketball is going and that the global momentum is real.”, she explained. “I’m extremely excited to help shape what’s next, for the next generation.”

A serious rival for Unrivaled

Like Jonquel Jones before her, Jewel Lloyd isn’t joining “Project B” just for the pure love of the game because the salaries announced by this new league promise to be extremely high. Way to attract the world’s elite, at a time when the WNBA and the players’ union are renegotiating their collective bargaining agreement…

“Yonquel and Jewell represent the core principles of Project B: top talent, global impact and off-field leadership”summarizes Alana Beard, president of the league. They also join Mrs. Ogwumike etc Alice Thomas among the first headliners of this championship.

“Project B” will have 66 players spread across six teams, and the season is scheduled to run from November 2026 to April 2027, with no overlap with the VNBA calendar. It remains a long-distance fight with Unrivaled, another alternative league, whose dates will overlap those of Project B and which also promises high salaries.