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WNBA All-Star Weekend sees standout performances and looming trade deadline

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:04 PM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

WNBA All-Star Weekend sees standout performances and looming trade deadline

Summary

The WNBA All-Star Weekend featured notable performances, including Jonquel Jones’ MVP showing, amid discussions on league leadership and future direction. Comments made during a livestream have raised eyebrows regarding the celebration's context. With the trade deadline approaching, players and teams to watch have emerged as attention turns to potential roster changes. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert faced questions about her role amidst these discussions.

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•Jonquel Jones earns MVP honors at the WNBA All-Star Weekend.
•Cathy Engelbert addresses her future with the league.
•Chicago served as host city for this year's festivities.
•Trade deadline discussions spotlight key players and teams.

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4:04 PMYahoo Sports — Winners and losers of WNBA All-Star Weekend, Cathy Engelbert reality check & early trade deadline chatter

What they're saying

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Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley dish out the winning and losing moments from this year’s WNBA All-Star Weekend. Was Jonquel Jones’ MVP performance overshadowed by comments made on the StudBudz livestream? How did WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert handle pointed questions about her future with the league? And after a packed schedule of events, did Chicago deliver as All-Star host city?
— Yahoo Sportsby Cassandra Negley,Caroline Fenton

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