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Angel Reese Decries Omission of Dream Players from All-Star

7/3/2026

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Reese Slams Omission

Angel Reese said no Atlanta Dream player was a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.
Reese called the omission disrespectful and defended teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.
The Dream, 12-8, lead the Eastern Conference and sit fifth overall, 3½ games behind first.
Starters are chosen by a 50% fan, 25% media, 25% player vote, with Howard and Gray ranking fifth and sixth among guards and Reese seventh among players.

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Chicago Hosts

Chicago hosts the All-Star Weekend, with the 3-Point Contest on July 24 and the Game on July 25.
Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon serve as GMs.
Coaches from the two teams with the best records after July 10 cannot vote for their own players.
Atlanta Dream (12-7) are the only top-seven team without a starter.
Caitlin Clark was second in fan votes, while Paige Bueckers led voting.

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Reese Slams Omission

Angel Reese said no Atlanta Dream player was a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.
Reese called the omission disrespectful and defended teammates Rhyne Howard and Allisha Gray.
The Dream, 12-8, lead the Eastern Conference and sit fifth overall, 3½ games behind first.
Starters are chosen by a 50% fan, 25% media, 25% player vote, with Howard and Gray ranking fifth and sixth among guards and Reese seventh among players.

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