WNBA All-Star Starters: Projecting the 2026 Team[–]

July 1, 2026, 8:00 AM ET — With the 2026 All-Star Game set to take place at Chicago’s United Center on July 25, fan voting has revealed clear leaders and emerging stars worthy of starting honors. Fans account for 50% of the ballot, with media and players each contributing the remaining 25%. The expected format calls for four guards and six frontcourt players to be named starters.

ESPN’s Kendra Andrews, Kareem Copeland, Alexa Philippou, and Michael Voepel break down the projected All-Star starters based on current performance trends and fan voting momentum.

Guards

Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings

Stat to know: 57.4% effective field goal percentage

Bueckers has emerged as one of the most efficient and versatile guards in the league, averaging 19 points and five assists per game while ranking fourth in pull-up two-point percentage and second in pull-up three-point accuracy among players with at least 30 attempts. Her impact helped lift the Wings to 11 wins—already surpassing last season’s total—and positions Dallas as a potential playoff dark horse.
— Alexa Philippou

Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever

Stat to know: Career-low 4.6 turnovers per game

Despite leading the league in turnovers, Clark’s numbers reflect significant improvement in efficiency. She’s posting career-highs in scoring (21.2 PPG), field goal percentage (43.0%), and three-point accuracy (34.4%), while ranking fifth in points and second in assists. Her high usage is balanced by elite playmaking, making her an indispensable force.
— Kareem Copeland

Olivia Miles, Minnesota Lynx

Stat to know: 5.7 assists per game

Miles is having a career-best season, averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals. Her all-around game has kept the Lynx atop the Western Conference standings while allowing co-star Napheesa Collier time to recover. A legitimate MVP candidate, Miles has solidified her status as a first-team All-Star.
— Kendra Andrews

Kelsey Plum, Los Angeles Sparks

Stat to know: Career-best 23.9 PPG

Plum is currently sidelined with a lower-left leg injury and will be reevaluated in late July. While she may miss the All-Star Game, her 23.9-point average and 6.4 assists per game—both career highs—underscore her deserving consideration. This would mark her fifth All-Star selection, including MVP honors from 2022.
— Michael Voepel

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Frontcourt

Aliyah Boston, Indiana Fever

Stat to know: Career-high 42.6% 3-point shooting

In her third season, Boston continues to evolve into a complete center, averaging 17.0 points (No. 15 league-wide) and 8.6 rebounds (No. 9) while shooting 42.6% from three—a figure that ranks third among all centers. Her consistency and expanding range make her a cornerstone of the Fever’s resurgence.
— Kareem Copeland

Natasha Howard, Minnesota Lynx

Stat to know: Career-high 24.8 PER

At age 34, Howard is playing the best basketball of her career, posting a 24.8 player efficiency rating—second only to A’ja Wilson. Her 66.1% field goal shooting ranks first among high-volume scorers, and her 8.2 rebounds per game help anchor a Lynx team leading the Western Conference.
— Kareem Copeland

Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream

Stat to know: League-leading 11.6 rebounds per game

Reese continues to dominate on the boards, leading the league in rebounds while showing improved offensive efficiency in her first season with Atlanta. Her back-to-back All-Star selections reflect her consistent impact, and her memorable 2024 appearance—where she bonded with Alisha Gray—capped a rising star trajectory.
— Kendra Andrews

Jessica Shepard, Dallas Wings

Stat to know: Averaging a double-double (14.3 PPG, 11.5 RPG)

In what’s been her finest WNBA season, Shepard is in contention for her first All-Star nod. The former Gophers star averages a double-double and has recorded two triple-doubles and five games with 15+ rebounds, transforming Dallas’ interior presence.
— Michael Voepel

Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty

Stat to know: 32.1% of her points come from the free throw line

In Year 10 of her career, Stewart remains elite, leading the Liberty in scoring, steals, and blocks while rebounding well. A notable shift this season: she’s drawing fouls at a historic rate, averaging 7.2 free throw attempts per game—more than all but two players in the league.
— Alexa Philippou

A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces

Stat to know: League-leading 25.7 PPG

Wilson is in MVP form, averaging a league-high 25.7 points, along with 9.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.0 blocks while shooting 52.4% from the field. Despite missing the Commissioner’s Cup final due to injury, her dominance positions her as a top candidate for both an All-Star starter and regular-season MVP honors.
— Michael Voepel

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