WNBA All-Star Game starters announced: Caitlin Clark among three Indiana Fever players
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 WNBA All-Star starters were announced, featuring three Indiana Fever players and rookie Olivia Miles from the Minnesota Lynx, marking the fourth straight season a rookie starts the game.
- Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark, and Paige Bueckers have been voted starters every season of their careers, with Kelsey Mitchell earning her first start in her ninth season; Jessica Shepard also made her first All-Star start.
- Natasha Howard (Minnesota Lynx) and Gabby Williams (Golden State Valkyries) were named starters for the first time, while veterans A’ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart rounded out the lineup.
- Voting was split evenly among fans (50%), players (25%), and media (25%), with notable disparities in rankings, particularly for Caitlin Clark, who was highly rated by fans and media but ranked lower by players.
- The All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 at Chicago’s United Center.
