WNBA All-Star roster breakdown: Snubs, MVP predictions, what to watch in Chicago

WNBA All-Star roster breakdown: Snubs, MVP predictions, what to watch in Chicago spotlights the league’s 2026 All-Star Game decision-making as reserves were revealed Tuesday ahead of the July 25 contest at Chicago’s United Center. The 30th anniversary event tips at 8:30 p.m. ET on ABC, with WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serving as honorary general managers. They will select teams from 22 All-Stars, while coaches will be determined by the best records after games on July 10. If a player cannot play, commissioner Cathy Engelbert will name a replacement. ESPN analysts Kendra Andrews, Kareem Copeland, Alexa Philippou, and Michael Voepel discussed potential “snubs,” including Brittney Sykes (out with an injury) and Alyssa Thomas, plus voting factors and expectations for Chicago.