Will WNBA All-Star be overshadowed by league-wide issues? All-time greats help celebrate 30 years + key players to watch

Hoops 360 host Caroline Fenton and women’s basketball writer Cassandra Negley preview the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend, breaking down the biggest storylines and must-watch moments. They highlight the weekend’s main events, including the Shooting Stars competition, the 3-Point Contest and the WNBA All-Star Game, while discussing which players are poised to steal the spotlight. From first-time All-Stars to seasoned veterans, who should fans watch most closely? The duo also examines the league-wide issues looming over the festivities, including concerns about officiating, online harassment and growing tensions in player discourse. Can the excitement and star power of the 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend overshadow the issues that have defined much of the season, or will those storylines continue to dominate the conversation? 00:43 - WNBA All-Star Weekend Preview: What to know heading into this weekend? 02:34 - What's significant about All-Star being in Chicago? 09:48 - What to make of Shooting Stars & 3-Point Contest invitation drama? 20:09 - Will larger, league-wide issues overshadow All-Star Weekend? 29:09 - How does this year's All-Star differ from 2025? 33:27 - What are you most excited for this weekend? Subscribe to Hoops 360 on your favorite podcast app:🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify🖥️ YouTube📢 Check out the entire Yahoo Sports podcast network