Saudi-Backed Basketball League Reportedly Poised to Compete with WNBA Over Caitlin Clark

A'ja Wilson, the standout star of the Las Vegas Aces, continues solidifying her legacy in the conversation for the greatest of all time (GOAT) as the team clinches its third WNBA championship in four years. With a four-game sweep over the Phoenix Mercury, Wilson achieved a historic feat, becoming the first player ever to secure the MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, WNBA Finals MVP, and scoring title within the same season.As the offseason commences, discussions about the league's future intensify, particularly amid the contentious exchange between Minnesota Lynx's Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Many players have aligned with Collier, criticizing Engelbert's leadership over the past six years.A new Saudi Arabian-backed women’s basketball league, known as "Project B," is also emerging, with substantial financial backing and aiming to compete against "Unrivaled." This league is projected to disrupt the landscape as it aims to capitalize on the sport's growing popularity internationally, initiating its inaugural season in November and lasting until April.