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WNBA All-Star reserves spark debate after major snubs and rising stars shake up the conversation. Will Kelsey Plum’s injury open the door for overlooked talents like Veronica Burton or Alyssa Thomas? Sophia Jones spotlights Marina Mabrey and Dominique Malonga’s first-time All-Star selections, Nneka Ogwumike’s milestone 11th nod, and explores surprising omissions including Kalia Copper, Carla Leite, Azzi Fudd, and Brittney Sykes.
Sophia also breaks down the New York Liberty’s worrying inconsistency after a tough loss to the Dallas Wings, fueled by Jessica Shepard’s triple-double. She recaps the Chicago Sky’s bounce-back win over the Phoenix Mercury amid Skylar Diggins drama, and previews must-watch matchups: Indiana Fever vs. Los Angeles Sparks—with the Caitlin Clark injury watch—a Minnesota Lynx rematch with the Connecticut Sun and the red-hot Golden State Valkyries’ defensive showdown against the Toronto Tempo. Which All-Star hopeful will answer the call next?
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"SHOCK: WNBA All-Star SNUBS Alyssa Thomas, Veronica Burton, Azzi Fudd, and More Debate" is an episode of Locked On Women's Basketball – Daily Podcast On The WNBA. Runtime 28 min. Published July 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.