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WNBA All-Star 2026 Starters Predictions: Clark, Wilson Lead Chicago Showcase

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The WNBA All-Star Game returns to Chicago on July 25, with fan voting currently favoring Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark. Boston leads all vote-getters with 683,996 votes while Clark sits second at 670,510. This year's format changes for the league's 30th anniversary, featuring two legends as honorary general managers who will draft the 22 All-Stars instead of team captains.

Clark continues making her case as one of the league's premier guards, posting career-highs in scoring (21.2 PPG) and efficiency (43.0% FG). Her turnover rate has dropped to a career-low 4.6 per game despite heavy usage. Paige Bueckers and Olivia Miles round out the projected backcourt, with Bueckers ranking fourth in pull-up 2-point shooting and Miles averaging 18.7 points with 5.7 assists for Minnesota.

In the frontcourt, A'ja Wilson dominates with 25.7 points per game and 9.2 rebounds, positioning herself for a potential fifth MVP award. Angel Reese controls the glass at 11.6 rebounds per game, while Breanna Stewart contributes 7.2 free throw attempts nightly. Natasha Howard posts a career-best 24.8 player efficiency rating at age 34, anchoring Minnesota's success without Napheesa Collier.

Kelsey Plum's 23.9 PPG would earn her fifth All-Star nod, though a lower leg injury may keep her out of the actual game. Jessica Shepard's double-double averages (14.3 points, 11.5 rebounds) could net her first selection at age 29. These selections reflect veteran excellence alongside emerging stars as the WNBA celebrates three decades of competition.