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WNBA Names 12 All‑Star Reserves, Completing 22‑Player Field for July 25 Game

Coaches finished the rosters to set up a legends draft led by Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon.

Jun 25, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Tempo guard Marina Mabrey (3) shoots the ball as Los Angeles Sparks forward Jihyun Park (6) defends in the second half at Coca-Cola Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
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Jul 2, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese (5) grabs a rebound against the Washington Mystics during the third quarter at CareFirst Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The WNBA announced the 12 All‑Star reserves on Tuesday, completing the 22 players who will be eligible for the July 25 game at Chicago’s United Center.
  • Reserves were selected by the league’s 15 head coaches who could not vote for their own players, while starters had earlier been chosen by a weighted fan, media and player ballot.
  • The Atlanta Dream placed three players among the reserves—Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray—and Reese publicly criticized the team’s absence from the starters.
  • Los Angeles veteran Nneka Ogwumike earned her 11th All‑Star nod, tying Diana Taurasi for the second‑most appearances in league history.
  • Guard Kelsey Plum was named a reserve but remains sidelined with a lower‑leg injury and her availability will be decided closer to the game as the league prepares to name any needed replacements.