WNBA All-Star 2026: Snubs, top questions after roster named The 2026 WNBA All-Star roster was officially announced Tuesday, sparking ongoing debates about player selections, team pairings, and the impact of injuries on the final list. The game, set for July 25 at Chicago’s United Center, will feature a mix of established stars, emerging talents, and potential surprises as the league celebrates its 30th anniversary season. Honorary general managers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, both WNBA legends, will oversee the final team selections, drawing from the pool of 22 All-Stars. The head coaches of the two teams with the best records following July 10 games will serve as head coaches for the All-Star teams, while WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert will step in if a player is unable to participate. The selection process combined fan votes (50%), player votes (25%), and media input (25%) to determine starters, with coaches selecting the 12 reserves. The format allowed for four guards and six frontcourt players to be chosen via fan and media ballots, while coaches selected three guards, five frontcourt players, and four versatile players regardless of conference. This structure led to some notable snubs and debates, particularly regarding players who missed the cut despite strong performances. Among the most discussed snubs was Toronto Tempo guard Brittney Sykes, who was sidelined by a noncontact plantar fascia injury. Despite being the league’s eighth-leading scorer and a top defender, Sykes’ absence due to injury likely influenced her exclusion from the team. Conversely, Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, the league leader in assists, was left off the roster despite her defensive prowess, rebounding, and shooting efficiency.#cathy_engelbert #breanna_stewart #wnba_all_star_2026 #cynthia_cooper #teresa_weatherspoon
