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The WNBA announced its All-Star starters, honoring former Fighting Irish players Olivia Miles and Jessica Shepard as starters for the first time since 2024, spotlighting a new generation of talent ahead of the Chicago showcase.
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Dallas Wings 85‑77, with Cheryl Reeve tying the WNBA coaching win record and the team showcasing a strong first‑half performance.
The Dallas Wings edged the Chicago Sky 93-92 in a tightly contested game on June 20, 2026, highlighted by Bueckers' four‑point play and Yueru's final free throws.
After seven years in Minnesota, Jessica Shepard signed a two‑year, seven‑figure deal with the Dallas Wings and is now delivering career‑best performances that have her in the conversation for the WNBA All‑Star game.
During June 2026 the Lynx honored four former stars with standing ovations and video tributes, even as they navigate roster turnover and surge to the top of the WNBA standings.
After a shaky start, the Minnesota Lynx’s bench has posted a noticeable uptick in scoring, helping the team string together an eight‑game winning streak despite still ranking near the bottom of the league in bench production.
The Las Vegas Aces secured two road victories despite a depleted roster, with Coach Becky Hammon highlighting free‑throw discrepancies and key players delivering standout performances ahead of a highly anticipated home matchup.
The Atlanta Dream erased a 19‑point hole to defeat the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener, sparked by a pivotal steal from Angel Reese that ignited a fast‑break layup and set the tone for a defense‑first approach.
The Washington Mystics opened the 2026 season with a 2-1 record, driven by a talented young core and dominant paint play, but faced setbacks that highlighted areas for development.
Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard bring multi‑year contracts and early promise to the Dallas Wings, who are focused on defensive improvement ahead of their first meeting with the Lynx this season.
For the first time, 31 WNBA players will surpass the $1 million mark in a single season, a shift driven by a sweeping new contract that has reshaped the league’s financial landscape.