No Phoenix Mercury players selected to start in WNBA All-Star Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:15 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The WNBA announced the starting players for this year’s All-Star Game, omitting any Phoenix Mercury representatives. Despite this, Alyssa Thomas garnered significant fan support, finishing 32nd in frontcourt voting with 173,515 votes. Thomas, a key player for the Mercury, is averaging 14.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and a league-best 8.4 assists this season. While she did not secure a starting position, her performance underscores her status as a leading player in the league. The All-Star reserves are yet to be revealed, leaving the possibility open for Thomas to be selected.
- •The WNBA revealed All-Star Game starters on July 3, 2026.
- •No Phoenix Mercury players were selected for starting roles.
- •Alyssa Thomas finished 32nd in fan voting for frontcourt players.
- •Thomas averages 14.7 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 8.4 assists this season.
- •All-Star reserves announcement is pending.
- 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — No Phoenix Mercury standouts will start this year’s All-Star Game
"PHOENIX — The WNBA announced Thursday the players who will start this year’s All-Star Game, and among them, there isn’t a single Phoenix Mercury player selected. May 29, 2026; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas (25) and guard-forward Kahleah Copper (2) talk during the second half against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center.
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