Sky Center Officially Commits to Project B's 2026 Launch

Chicago Sky center Kamilla Cardoso has officially been annouced as one fo the latest athletes to join Project B, the global off-season league set to launch in November 2026. Cardoso joins an increasingly star-studded list that already included Nneka Ogwumike, Alyssa Thomas, Jonquel Jones, Jewell Lloyd, Li Meng and Janelle Salaün — a lineup signaling that Project B is quickly becoming one of the most ambitious ventures in women's basketball. Cardoso will also have equity in the league as an owner. Project B, founded by tech executives Grady Burnett and Geoff Prentice, aims to reshape the traditional off-season landscape. The league plans to host tournaments across Asia, Europe, and Latin America, featuring 66 of the world's top athletes in a 5x5 format. With six teams of 11 players each and a season running through April 2027, Project B is positioning itself as a year-round competitive alternative to overseas leagues. Early reports indicate that contracts could start at $2 million per year, with top salaries