Chicago gears up to host the WNBA All-Star weekend

Twenty-two of the WNBA’s best players will take over the Bulls’ court this weekend for a full slate of All-Star events leading up to the 2026 game on Saturday.  A number of superstar players — like A’ja Wilson, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese who was traded from the Sky to the Atlanta Dream earlier this year — will play in the league's 24th All-Star game. No current Sky players were selected for the game.The main event will take place at the United Center. The 3-point and Shooting Stars contests will be held Friday at Wintrust Arena and several feature events and practices at the new Obama Presidential Center campus.In the Loop checks in with WBEZ sport contributor Cheryl Raye-Stout and WBEZ reporter Somer Van Benton to discuss the weekend’s events. GUESTS: Cheryl Raye-Stout, WBEZ sports contributorSomer Van Benton, WBEZ audio news desk reporter