Azzi Fudd Flipped to Project B and WNBA Offseason Hoops Is Officially a Battleground
Hold up, Emerald City! You thought the WNBA offseason was just a quiet waiting game? Think again! This past week just dropped a bomb that's got everyone buzzing, and it's proof positive that the fight for top-tier talent is getting absolutely cutthroat. Azzi Fudd, who everyone expected to rock with Unrivaled, just pulled a stunner and signed with Project B instead! And get this, she even had an NIL deal with Unrivaled. Talk about a plot twist! This isn't just a signing, fam, this is a declaration of war for the future of women's basketball, and we are HERE for it.
The Two-Front War for WNBA Stars
This Fudd bombshell isn't just a one-off; it underscores a massive new reality in women's hoops. We've got two powerhouse winter leagues, Unrivaled and Project B, throwing down for the best WNBA talent out there. They both run their schedules during the WNBA offseason, which means players are basically picking a side, because playing both is a no-go. But shoutout to both leagues, they are working hard to make sure their players can still handle their WNBA and national team duties. Project B even said it straight up, "We are focused on the highest quality of play and ensuring our players can uphold their commitments in the W and with FIBA." That's the commitment we love to see!
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Remember Flau'jae Johnson? A year ago, she was sitting next to Fudd, hyped as part of Unrivaled's "Future" class. Both got drafted to the WNBA nine months later, but only Johnson is joining Unrivaled in 2027. Fudd's move to Project B is a huge signal. This is a full-blown arms race for the best. Project B, founded by some seriously big names like former Facebook exec Grady Burnett and Skype cofounder Geoff Prentice, has already locked in 15 players for its first season. They’re even chasing international stars like Kamilla Cardoso from Brazil, Awa Fam from Spain, and Leonie Fiebich from Germany. And get this, Alana Beard, a two-time WNBA Defensive Player of the Year who won a title with Nneka Ogwumike in 2016, is leading Project B's recruiting charge. That’s some serious firepower!
Roster Locks and Shocking Flips
But don't think Unrivaled is sitting back. Oh no, not at all! They've already got more than 90% of their 54 roster spots for the 2027 season locked down, with many on multiyear deals. We’re talking about names like Flau'jae Johnson, Gabby Williams, and the WNBA Rookie of the Year favorite, Olivia Miles. Plus, their cofounders are none other than Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, with Paige Bueckers also listed among their biggest stars. That's a lineup, right?
Here’s where it gets even crazier: players are flipping sides! Kelsey Mitchell and Alanna Smith, who played in Unrivaled earlier this year, are now on Project B’s inaugural roster. Wild, right? There are still some monster names out there too, like A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark, who haven’t committed to either league. Clark is all about 5-on-5, and Wilson hasn’t played overseas in years. And remember Sabrina Ionescu? She played in Unrivaled's first season but didn't return last year. Even Angel Reese, the WNBA's social media queen, played just three games for Unrivaled in 2026 after signing late. This just proves how fluid and competitive this new landscape truly is.
What's next? Both leagues are still hunting for talent, and you know there are more announcements coming! The stakes are high for women's basketball, with huge endorsement deals and big WNBA paydays also giving players options to skip offseason play. But for now, we've got a full-blown battle for supremacy on our hands. Keep your eyes peeled, Seattle, because this offseason is shaping up to be epic!
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