Dominique Malonga, our very own Seattle Storm standout, is officially locked in for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, tipping off Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET from the United Center in Chicago. This isn’t just another exhibition; it is the league’s historic 30th season, and they are rolling out a brand-new format that should make for some must-watch hoops.
The Draft, The Charity, And Our Storm Star
This year, things are getting a fresh coat of paint for the WNBA’s 30th season, and it is going to be electric! Forget the old conference versus conference vibes; we are talking about two absolute WNBA legends, Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon, stepping up as special GMs and drafting their own squads. They are not just playing for pride either; there is a massive $100,000 prize pool going to youth sports initiatives in Chicago. How cool is that? Our own Dominique Malonga got scooped up by Team Coop, coached by the brilliant Becky Hammond of the Las Vegas Aces. They are fighting for Angels Athletics, while Team Spoon, led by Cheryl Reeve from the Minnesota Lynx, is backing Girls in the Game. This new format just adds another layer of hype, does not it? Malonga is right in the thick of it.
Team Coop Is Loaded, And Malonga Is Ready To Shine
Seriously, when you look at Team Coop, it is absolutely stacked. And our Storm star, Dominique Malonga, is right there in the mix, ready to shine for the Emerald City! Paige Bueckers from the Dallas Wings, Breanna Stewart from the New York Liberty, and Kelsey Mitchell from the Indiana Fever are leading the charge. But that is just the start! You have got Natasha Howard, Gabby Williams, Angel Reese, Marina Mabrey, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, and Sonia Citron all on the same squad. Malonga is going to be running the court with some of the best talent this league has ever seen, and she belongs. This is her moment to show the entire league what she can do.
The Competition Heats Up For A Great Cause
Over on Team Spoon, you have got some serious firepower too. Caitlin Clark from the Indiana Fever, A’ja Wilson from the Las Vegas Aces, and Olivia Miles from the Minnesota Lynx lead that squad. Aliyah Boston, Jessica Shepard, Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray, Jonquel Jones, Courtney Williams, Kiki Iriafen, and Nneka Ogwumike round out their roster. It is a fantastic collection of talent, ensuring a high-energy game. With legends Cooper and Weatherspoon picking these squads, expect some fun matchups and clutch moments, all for a great cause. Every bucket counts for those youth sports programs.
So mark your calendars, set your alarms, and get ready for Saturday, July 25th. You can catch all the action live on ABC, or stream it up on fubo or the ESPN app, with tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ET. Once the All-Star festivities wrap up, it is full throttle into the second half of the WNBA season. Malonga getting this All-Star nod? That is huge for her and the entire Seattle Storm squad. It just fires us up even more for what is coming next. Let us go, Storm! Let us go, Malonga! Show them what Seattle hoops are all about!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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