Kahleah Copper named to WNBA All-Star Game as injury replacement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Kahleah Copper of the Phoenix Mercury has been selected as an injury replacement for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, set to take place on July 25 in Chicago. Copper replaces Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks, marking her fifth All-Star appearance and second with Phoenix. Currently, she ranks seventh in the WNBA in scoring, averaging 20.5 points per game through 27 games. This year's All-Star event coincides with the league's 30th season celebration and features WNBA legends acting as honorary general managers for the teams.
- •Copper's selection follows an injury to Kelsey Plum.
- •The All-Star Game takes place on July 25 at United Center, Chicago.
- •Copper averages 20.5 points, ranking seventh in the league.
- •She has scored 40 or more points in a game this season.
- •This All-Star Game marks the WNBA's 30th season celebration.
- 2:43 AMYahoo Sports — Kahleah Copper keeps the Phoenix Mercury in the All-Star spotlight
- 3:37 AMYahoo Sports — Mercury star Kahleah Copper named replacement for WNBA All-Star Game
"CHICAGO — Kahleah Copper’s appearance in the WNBA All-Star Game lasted only a few minutes, but her fifth career selection ensured the Phoenix Mercury were represented on one of the league’s biggest stages. As the Mercury’s lone representative at this year’s showcase, Copper found herself representing a franchise that has undergone dramatic change in recent seasons.
"The Phoenix Mercury will have a representative for the upcoming 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 2:43 AMKahleah Copper keeps the Phoenix Mercury in the All-Star spotlight
CHICAGO — Kahleah Copper’s appearance in the WNBA All-Star Game lasted only a few minutes, but her fifth career selection ensured the Phoenix Mercury were represented on one of the league’s biggest stages. As the Mercury’s lone representative at this year’s showcase, Copper found herself representing a franchise that has undergone dramatic change in recent seasons.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 3:37 AMMercury star Kahleah Copper named replacement for WNBA All-Star Game
The Phoenix Mercury will have a representative for the upcoming 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25.
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