WNBA scoring machine lands on the wrong side of history

The WNBA announced the reserves for the 2026 All-Star Game, and Toronto guard Brittney Sykes’ omission drew attention. The 32-year-old was averaging 20.1 points over 15 games, the best year of her career, before an injury in June against the Indiana Fever. Since the injury, she has not returned to play, and the article cites availability as a possible factor. The Tempo’s Chelsea Leite said the selection exclusion is the first in WNBA history for a player who ranked among the league’s top three scorers through 15 games. Toronto still has representation, with Marina Mabrey named a reserve; the article notes her breakout included 21.1 points over 19 games and a 53-point performance against the Los Angeles Sparks. The 2026 All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago.