WNBA All-Star Weekend preview highlights key players and league issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend is set for this weekend in Chicago, featuring events like the Shooting Stars competition, the 3-Point Contest, and the All-Star Game. In addition to showcasing first-time All-Stars and veterans, discussions center on potential overshadowing issues, including officiating concerns and player tensions. Analysts Caroline Fenton and Cassandra Negley explore whether the star power of the festivities can divert attention from these significant challenges. The weekend events aim to celebrate 30 years of the WNBA while also addressing ongoing league controversies.
- •2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend occurs in Chicago this weekend.
- •Events include the Shooting Stars competition, 3-Point Contest, and All-Star Game.
- •Concerns about officiating and player disputes loom over the festivities.
- •Analysts preview potential standout players and must-watch moments.
- •Fenton and Negley discuss implications of league-wide issues on fan experience.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Will WNBA All-Star be overshadowed by league-wide issues? All-time greats help celebrate 30 years + key players to watch
"Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley preview the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, breaking down the biggest storylines and must-watch moments. They highlight the weekend’s main events, including the Shooting Stars competition, the 3-Point Contest and the WNBA All-Star Game, while discussing which players are poised to steal the spotlight. From first-time All-Stars to seasoned veterans, who should fans be watching most closely?
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