What happened: The WNBA released its first set of fan voting returns for the 2026 All-Star Game, with Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson and Dallas Wings standout Paige Bueckers claiming the top two spots. Fans have until June 27 to cast their ballots, with Thursday marked as a special "2x vote" day where each submission counts twice.
Why it matters: Fan voting accounts for 50% of the selection process for the midsummer classic, which is scheduled for July 25 at the United Center in Chicago. The Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston remain in the top five overall, underscoring the massive popularity of the league's recent star-studded draft classes.
By the numbers: A'ja Wilson: 308,249 votes; Paige Bueckers: 298,027; Aliyah Boston: 282,186; Breanna Stewart: 255,879; Caitlin Clark: 253,602.
What to watch: Fan voting concludes on June 27, with the final All-Star rosters expected to be announced shortly thereafter.