New All-Star GMs
WNBA All-Star Game Introduces Honorary GMs as Aliyah Boston, Caitlin Clark Lead Fan Voting
Key Points
Olivia Miles is among the top 10 vote-getters in the second round of fan voting, highlighting her rising popularity for the All-Star game.
Caitlin Clark has accumulated at least 20 points and 5 assists in six consecutive games, a WNBA scoring record during this season's buildup to the All-Star game.
Two head coaches for the All-Star game will be the coaches of the teams with the two best records after play on July 10, determining the game’s coaching lineup.
In the All-Star voting process, 15 head coaches will vote for three guards, five frontcourt players, and four players at either position (regardless of conference), and coaches may not vote for players on their own team.
Indiana Fever teammates Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark have taken the top two spots in 2026 WNBA All-Star fan voting, with Boston leading at 683,996 votes and Clark close behind at 670,510, according to USA Today. Four-time MVP A'ja Wilson dropped to third with 659,057 votes despite leading the league in scoring at 25.1 points per game.
The All-Star Game is set for July 25 at the United Center in Chicago. This year brings a major format change: two WNBA legends will serve as honorary general managers and draft the teams, replacing the old captain model where the top vote-getters picked their own squads, Marca reported.
Boston and Clark Knock Wilson From the Top Spot
A'ja Wilson led the first round of voting on June 17 with 308,249 votes, per Yahoo Sports. But the second round, released June 24, told a different story. Boston jumped to first and Clark to second, fueled by the Fever's massive national fanbase. Wilson's 25.1 points per game lead the league, yet the 'Fever Effect' — as analysts have called it — proved too strong to overcome.
Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings sits fourth with 640,026 votes, and Breanna Stewart rounds out the top five. Rookie Olivia Miles of the Minnesota Lynx has broken into the top 10 with 397,080 votes, according to Troy Record. Fellow Fever players also show strong numbers: Kelsey Mitchell is ninth with 434,471 votes, and Sophie Cunningham is 15th with 237,526.
Clark Sets a WNBA Record During the Voting Window
Caitlin Clark's surge to second place comes with strong on-court momentum. On June 22, she set a new WNBA record by posting 20 or more points and 5 or more assists for the sixth straight game, in a win over the Phoenix Mercury. Clark is averaging 21.3 points and 8.2 assists per game this season, ranking third in scoring and second in assists league-wide.
Boston is no less impressive. She is averaging 16.6 points and 8.6 rebounds per game, according to USA Today. Her combination of scoring and rebounding has made her the top vote-getter heading into the final stretch of fan voting, which closes June 27 at 11:59 PM ET.
WNBA Retires Captain Model, Brings In Legend GMs
The league introduced the Honorary GM model on June 9, calling it a way to celebrate the WNBA's 30th season. Under the old captain model, the top two fan vote-getters drafted their own teams — a format that sometimes created awkward moments between active players. Now, two unnamed WNBA legends will handle the drafting instead. Fans on social media have speculated names like Candace Parker and Sue Bird, but the league has not confirmed anyone.
The 22-player All-Star pool will include 10 starters and 12 reserves. Starters are picked using a weighted vote: fans count for 50%, players for 25%, and a media panel for 25%, according to Marca. The final rosters will include 4 guards and 6 frontcourt starters. After that, 15 head coaches will each vote for 3 guards, 5 frontcourt players, and 4 at-large players to fill the reserve spots — and coaches cannot vote for their own players.
Chicago All-Star Weekend Shapes Up as a Landmark Event
The game tips off July 25 at the United Center, which holds more than 20,000 fans. Chicago last hosted the All-Star Game in 2022. The two head coaches will be determined on July 10, based on which teams have the best records in the league at that point. Las Vegas, New York, and Minnesota are currently seen as top contenders for that honor.
The Fever's playoff push adds extra stakes to the event. With Boston, Clark, Mitchell, and now Miles all drawing significant votes, Indiana could place more players in the All-Star Game than any other team. Fan voting closes June 27, with player and media votes to follow before the final starters are announced, per Yahoo Sports.
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