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The WNBA All-Star Game Became a 251-Point Showcase. One Player Still Separated Herself
Team Spoon beat Team Leslie 129-122 in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, and Jonquel Jones earned MVP honors. The exhibition's scoring record should be kept separate from regular-season performance and standings.
02explainerThe WNBA Is Building a Replay Center. Will It Actually Fix Officiating Complaints?
The WNBA says it will launch centralized replay-center operations for the 2027 season. Centralization can improve consistency and speed, but it cannot eliminate judgment calls or guarantee that fans agree with every ruling.
03explainerKahleah Copper Replaced Kelsey Plum. Here Is How WNBA All-Star Replacements Work
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.
04explainerTeam Spoon Wins WNBA All-Star Shootout as Jonquel Jones Takes MVP
The WNBA's 30th-season showcase leaned into offense, producing 251 combined points and a record volume of 3-point attempts.