As the October 31st deadline looms with no signs of an agreement between the WNBPA and the WNBA, the future of the league feels uncertain. Everyone is watching, and no one really knows what the coming weeks will bring. Many believe Napheesa Collier’s pointed comments about Cathy Engelbert were a push to grow her league, Unrivaled. But what if I told you there’s another league on the horizon, one that could not only rival Unrivaled but also attract big names like Caitlin Clark?

“50 million was one of the numbers that they could reportedly throw at a player like Caitlin Clark,” said Rachel DeMita on the latest episode of her podcast, talking about this emerging league. You might be wondering, what league in the world could possibly afford that kind of money? Meet Project B, the brainchild of Grady Burnett, a former Google and Facebook executive.

Project B is shaping up to be a new global sports league for women’s basketball, with big names like Candace Parker, Steve Young, Novak Djokovic, and Sloane Stephens involved as investors and advisors. But perhaps the most significant backer is Sela, an entertainment company owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. According to Grady Burnett, the league is aiming to launch next fall and will run from November through April, carefully avoiding any overlap with the WNBA season.

With Saudi backing, it’s no surprise this league could offer eye-popping money to stars like Caitlin Clark. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has already transformed the landscape of Saudi football, attracting players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema.

“I could see them going after players like Caitlin, like Angel, like Paige, like A’ja. Could you imagine what would happen to the WNBA if they get some of the league’s biggest stars?” Rachel DeMita said, highlighting that league officials are widely expected to aggressively pursue top talent to compete exclusively in their new venture.

Could we see a timeline where Caitlin Clark pulls a Diana Taurasi and plays in Project B for a season before returning to the WNBA, similar to how the White Mamba spent time in Russia? It’s not far-fetched, but there are hurdles to consider. After all, Caitlin reportedly rejected a $15 million offer to play in the Big3. Would she be willing to join a league with six teams of 11 players each, competing in seven two-week tournaments across Asia, Europe, and the Americas? Well, DeMita shared her own experience with Saudi projects, highlighting aspects that could make the opportunity appealing enough to lure Clark in as well.

“Last thing I’ll mention is, I know I’ve said before that I don’t see Caitlin Clark ever playing in the EuroLeague because I don’t think they have the infrastructure for her. I think Saudi Arabia could make that happen. I actually did a TED talk there. They paid me very well and took care of us—it felt like we were royalty. We stayed in the nicest hotel, had a chaperone and someone with us at all times, car service, everything first class. I could easily see them rolling out the red carpet for Caitlin Clark and giving her whatever she wanted,” she said.

For women athletes, safety and world-class facilities matter just as much as the paycheck. WNBA players have spent decades fighting for things many now take for granted, like chartered flights and proper practice spaces, and even today, the standards aren’t always there. Players still worry about safety, and some are stuck practicing in school gyms. That’s why a league backed by Saudi money changes the game entirely. First-class treatment, state-of-the-art facilities, and every detail taken care of. It’s the kind of setup that could make someone like Caitlin Clark seriously consider taking the leap.

While she rehabs from her groin injury and is likely to skip another season in Unrivaled, the Indiana superstar is still finding ways to make the most of her offseason after a sophomore year that fell short of expectations.

Caitlin Clark and Taylor Swift Cheer on the Chiefs Together

Every time the Kansas City Chiefs play at home, chances are that you might spot Taylor Swift in her Chiefs jersey, sitting in her suite and cheering them on. But this past Sunday against the Detroit Lions, she had a special guest by her side. Caitlin Clark! This was Swift’s first appearance at a Chiefs game this season, and for Clark to celebrate that moment alongside Swift, it must have been an unforgettable fan experience for her.

This wasn’t Clark and Swift’s first NFL outing together. A lifelong Chiefs fan and devoted Swiftie, Clark first joined Swift at a Kansas City game after catching the pop star’s Eras Tour shows at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. While she didn’t get to meet Swift at the concerts, she did meet Swift’s boyfriend (now her fiancé), Kansas City tight end Travis Kelce. Clark also scored a VIP tent experience, four bags of Eras Tour merch, and a personal, handwritten invitation from Swift to join her at a Chiefs game.

For now, Clark remains one of the key figures in the ongoing negotiations between the WNBPA and the WNBA. Regardless of how things play out, you can’t help but wonder…would Project B really be something Caitlin is interested in? What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.