Angel Reese Voices Discontent Over WNBA All-star Selections

WHO:

Newsweek - Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream forward

CBS Sports - A'ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles, Natasha Howard, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Plum, Napheesa Collier, Cynthia Cooper, Teresa Weatherspoon

WHAT:

CBS Sports - Olivia Miles was named a starter for the All-Star Game, along with teammate Natasha Howard, contributing to the Minnesota Lynx's 15-4 record.

CBS Sports - The Indiana Fever had three starters in the All-Star Game, while the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings each had two.

CBS Sports - Caitlin Clark finished 11th in player voting among guards, despite being named an All-Star starter for the third consecutive year.

The New York Times - Kelsey Plum finished 12th in player rank for guards, fifth in media rank, and sixth in fan rank, while averaging 23.9 points per game.

CBS Sports - WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will serve as general managers for the All-Star Game.

CBS Sports - The All-Star Game will take place on July 25 at the United Center, home of the NBA's Chicago Bulls.

The New York Times - Only about 85 players among the league's minimum 180 players cast ballots for All-Star Game starters.

The New York Times - Kelsey Plum finished 12th in player rank for guards, fifth in media rank, and sixth in fan rank.

The New York Times - Nneka Ogwumike was seventh in player rank, eighth in fan rank, and tenth in media rank.

CBS Sports - Caitlin Clark is scoring a career-high 21.2 points per game, along with four rebounds and 8.2 assists, while shooting 34.4% from 3-point range.

CBS Sports - Rhyne Howard finished fifth among guards in voting, while Allisha Gray was sixth, and Angel Reese was seventh among frontcourt players.

CBS Sports - Rhyne Howard leads the league in steals and is 12th in scoring, but her positional alignment as a guard may have negatively impacted her All-Star candidacy.

CBS Sports - The Atlanta Dream is the only team in the top seven standings without a starter in the All-Star Game.

Fox News - Angel Reese described the lack of All-Star starters from the Atlanta Dream as a "slap in the face" given the team's best record in the East.

CBS Sports - The Minnesota Lynx have a 15-4 record, placing them in first place despite the absence of Napheesa Collier.

CBS Sports - Rhyne Howard is averaging 18.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 steals, achieving career highs in scoring, steals, and 3-point percentage at 36.7%.

Newsweek - Angel Reese expressed feeling "disrespected" by the WNBA All-Star voting.

CBS Sports - The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game starters were announced, featuring 10 players.

CBS Sports - A'ja Wilson was named the reigning MVP and headlined the All-Star starters.

CBS Sports - The Indiana Fever had three starters, while the Minnesota Lynx and Dallas Wings each had two.

CBS Sports - The Atlanta Dream did not have any players selected as starters despite being in fourth place with a 12-7 record.

CBS Sports - Caitlin Clark was named an All-Star starter for the third consecutive year.

WHERE:

CBS Sports - The 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend is set to take place in Chicago, specifically at Wintrust Arena and the United Center.

WHEN:

CBS Sports - The All-Star Weekend is scheduled for July 24-25, 2026.

CBS Sports - Fan voting for the All-Star Game ran from June 11-27, 2026.

CBS Sports - The head coaches for the All-Star Game will be determined after games conclude on July 10, 2026.

WHY:

The New York Times - Some Los Angeles Sparks players did not receive ballots for the All-Star voting, leading to incomplete participation.

The New York Times - Some Los Angeles Sparks players did not receive ballots before the results were tallied, leading to incomplete player participation in the voting process.

CBS Sports - Rhyne Howard's positional alignment as a guard may have negatively impacted her All-Star candidacy, as she was listed as a guard instead of a forward.

CBS Sports - The voting process for All-Star selections included fan voting (50%), media voting (25%), and player voting (25%).

HOW:

CBS Sports - The All-Star Game reserves will be determined by head coaches who will fill out a ballot with three guards, five frontcourt players, and five players of any position, excluding players from their own team.

CBS Sports - The All-Star voting process weighted fan votes at 50%, while media and player votes each accounted for 25%.

CBS Sports - Fans could submit one ballot per day, while media and players submitted one ballot each, ranking four guards and six frontcourt players.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 23:20 UTC)

Olivia Miles has been named a starter for the All-Star Game, joining her teammate Natasha Howard and helping the Minnesota Lynx achieve a strong 15-4 record. The Indiana Fever will have three starters in the game, while both the Lynx and Dallas Wings will each have two. In player voting, Caitlin Clark secured her spot as an All-Star starter for the third consecutive year, finishing 11th among guards, while Kelsey Plum ranked 12th in player votes but performed well in media and fan rankings, averaging 23.9 points per game.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 19:22 UTC)

WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon will take on the roles of general managers for the upcoming All-Star Game, which is set to happen on July 25 at the United Center, home of the NBA's Chicago Bulls. However, the voting process for All-Star Game starters faced challenges, as only about 85 players out of the league's minimum of 180 cast their ballots, partly due to some Los Angeles Sparks players not receiving their ballots in time. In the rankings, Kelsey Plum finished 12th among guards in player rank, while Nneka Ogwumike was seventh, highlighting the competitive nature of the voting despite the low participation.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 17:31 UTC)

Caitlin Clark is having an impressive season, averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game, along with four rebounds and 8.2 assists, while shooting 34.4% from beyond the arc. Rhyne Howard leads the league in steals and ranks 12th in scoring, but her position as a guard may have hurt her chances for an All-Star selection, where she finished fifth in voting among guards, while Allisha Gray and Angel Reese followed closely behind. Interestingly, the Atlanta Dream is the only team in the top seven standings without a starter in the upcoming All-Star Game, which will be filled out by head coaches selecting three guards, five frontcourt players, and five players of any position, excluding their own teammates.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 15:41 UTC)

Angel Reese expressed her disappointment over the lack of All-Star starters from the Atlanta Dream, calling it a "slap in the face" since the team holds the best record in the East. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Lynx are leading the league with a strong 15 to 4 record, even without star player Napheesa Collier, while Rhyne Howard is having a standout season, averaging 18.6 points and achieving career highs in several categories. However, Howard's chances for an All-Star selection may have been hindered by her classification as a guard rather than a forward, as the voting process gave fans a 50% weight, with media and player votes each contributing 25%.

(UPDATED July 3, 2026 04:19 UTC)

Angel Reese, a forward for the Atlanta Dream, has voiced her feelings of being "disrespected" by the recent WNBA All-Star voting, which announced its starters today, featuring ten standout players including reigning MVP A'ja Wilson. The All-Star Weekend is set to take place in Chicago at Wintrust Arena and the United Center on July 24-25, 2026, with fan voting accounting for half of the selection process. Notably, Caitlin Clark has made the All-Star roster for the third consecutive year, while the Indiana Fever secured three starters and the Atlanta Dream, despite their strong record, did not have any players selected.