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2026 WNBA All-Star Game: Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson headline list of 10 starters as no Dream players make cut
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Key Points:
- The 10 starters for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game were announced, led by MVP A'ja Wilson and guards Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, along with rookie Olivia Miles and teammate Natasha Howard from the Minnesota Lynx.
- The Indiana Fever had the most starters with three, while the Lynx and Dallas Wings each had two; fan voting made up 50% of the selection process, with media and player votes contributing 25% each.
- Caitlin Clark, despite strong statistical performance, ranked low in player voting (11th among guards), highlighting a disconnect between player and fan/media perceptions.
- The Atlanta Dream, currently fourth in the standings, had no starters selected despite strong individual performances from players like Rhyne Howard, who is expected to be named a reserve.
- The All-Star Weekend will be held in Chicago from July 24-25, with WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as general managers and head coaches chosen based on team records after July 10.
