Janelle Salaün leaves Project B to join Galatasaray in Turkey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Janelle Salaün has withdrawn from Project B, opting to play for Turkish club Galatasaray. Salaün, who currently plays for the Golden State Valkyries in the WNBA, made the decision after signing with Galatasaray last month. Project B expressed support for her choice, acknowledging her talent and potential. The league's inaugural season is set to begin in December 2026, with several notable players already signed. Salaün's departure follows the addition of Leïla Lacan to Project B’s roster, though it remains unclear if Lacan is a direct replacement.
- •Salaün will not participate in Project B's inaugural season.
- •She signed with Galatasaray after previously being part of Project B.
- •Project B has signed 13 other players for the upcoming season.
- •Inaugural season runs from December 2026 to April 2027.
- •Leïla Lacan joins Project B roster after Salaün's departure.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA Player Drops Out of Project B to Play in Turkey
"Project B also signed another French player: Leïla Lacan.
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