Lynx players shine at 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 11:29 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Minnesota Lynx were prominently featured during the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams, and Natasha Howard represented the Lynx in the All-Star game, with Team Spoon edging Team Coop 129-122. Miles, selected second overall in the 2026 Draft, recorded 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, becoming only the third rookie in league history to achieve a double-double in an All-Star game. Williams added 12 points and 7 assists, while Howard accumulated 8 points in her performance. Former Lynx players also made an impact, with Natisha Hiedeman participating in the three-point contest and Bridget Carlton reaching the final round before losing to Azzi Fudd.
- •Miles scored 11 points, with 12 rebounds and 8 assists.
- •Williams contributed 12 points and 7 assists in the All-Star game.
- •Howard scored 8 points, shooting 3-of-10 from the field.
- •Hiedeman participated in the three-point contest but was eliminated in the first round.
- •Carlton reached the final of the shooting contest but lost to Fudd.
- 11:29 PMYahoo Sports — The Lynx’s Influence Was All Over the WNBA All-Star Weekend
"The Minnesota Lynx had a strong showing at the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago. Three current Lynx — Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard — played in Saturday’s game. Former Minnesota players Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carlton and Jessica Shepard also made their presence felt. In a tight game, Team Spoon defeated Team Coop […] The post The Lynx’s Influence Was All Over the WNBA All-Star Weekend appeared first on The Lead.
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