WNBA All-Star 2026: Snubs, top questions after roster named
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Key Points:
- The WNBA announced the reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, set for July 25 at Chicago's United Center, with legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as honorary general managers to select the final rosters.
- Notable snubs include Alyssa Thomas and Kahleah Copper from the Phoenix Mercury, as well as Veronica Burton from the Golden State Valkyries, with injuries also impacting selections such as Brittney Sykes.
- First-time All-Stars Jessica Shepard, Marina Mabrey, and Dominique Malonga were highlighted as exciting new additions, while veterans like Nneka Ogwumike earned their 11th selection.
- Analysts predict that top scorers like A'ja Wilson, Kelsey Mitchell, Paige Bueckers, and Caitlin Clark will be early picks by Cooper and Weatherspoon, with potential intriguing team combinations including Bueckers and Malonga or Clark and Bueckers.
- Kelsey Mitchell is favored to win the All-Star Game MVP due to her scoring ability and quickness, continuing the trend of guards dominating the award in recent years.
