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What happened

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert named Kahleah Copper as an injury replacement for Kelsey Plum in the 2026 All-Star Game. A replacement selection fills the roster spot; it does not rewrite the original fan, player and media voting results.

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What is confirmed

The WNBA announcement identifies the injured player, replacement and appointing authority. The league's voting returns explain how the original selection process worked.

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Why it matters

Replacement announcements can trigger arguments about snubs because fans conflate voting, coach selections and commissioner replacements. A short rules explainer answers the controversy without attacking players.

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What to watch next

Update any later roster changes and use the league's exact injury designation. Avoid speculating about a player's private medical status.

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  1. Kahleah Copper named replacement for 2026 WNBA All-Star GameWNBA · 2026-07-23
  2. 2026 WNBA All-Star voting returnsWNBA · 2026-07-10

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