The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game rosters have officially been finalized after an exhilarating All-Star draft led by honorary general managers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon. The highly anticipated event will see Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark leading their respective teams following a thrilling coin flip that assigned Bueckers to Team Cooper and Clark to Team Weatherspoon.

Key Draft Highlights:

• Team Cooper:

  • Coach: Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces
  • Starters include Paige Bueckers, Breanna Stewart, and Kelsey Mitchell.
  • Reserves feature Angel Reese, Marina Mabrey, and Kelsey Plum.

• Team Weatherspoon:

  • Coach: Cheryl Reeve, Minnesota Lynx
  • Starters include Caitlin Clark, A'ja Wilson, and Olivia Miles.
  • Reserves include Rhyne Howard, Jonquel Jones, and Nneka Ogwumike.

The All-Star Weekend is set to take place in Chicago, with festivities kicking off on July 24 at Wintrust Arena and the marquee game on July 25 at the United Center, starting at 8:30 p.m.

Takeaways from the Draft:

• Caitlin Clark and Cheryl Reeve have a contentious history, with Clark previously omitted from the 2024 Olympic team coached by Reeve.
• Team Weatherspoon boasts significant chemistry, featuring multiple pairs of teammates from the Indiana Fever, Minnesota Lynx, and Atlanta Dream.

As anticipation grows for the All-Star Game, fans are eager to see how these dynamic rosters will compete in what promises to be an unforgettable showcase of talent.