Despite a myriad of campaigning by the Los Angeles Sparks for Dearica Hamby, Azurá Stevens, Rickea Jackson and other hopeful WNBA All-Star representatives, only Kelsey Plum was eventually selected to the July 19 event.

So, for which franchises do players most want to compete? And what do they think about a host of topics around the league, like who is the league’s best player, where should expansion head, who is the face of the league and what issues are important in the next collective bargaining agreement?

Pivotal collective bargaining negotiations form a backdrop to Saturday’s annual showcase for the league’s top players.

Caitlin Clark bounced a ball, joined a team huddle and gave one of her All-Star teammate’s shots a playful thumbs down before gingerly lobbing her own half-court heave Friday.

Sophie Cunningham has not been shy this season. Whether it was hard foul late in the game against the Sun earlier this season or speaking about her thoughts on the WNBA expansion cities, Cunningham isn't afraid to speak her mind. That remained true when she quote tweeted a video of her being elbowed in the head in Tuesday's game against the Sun.

Los Angeles Sparks' star guard Kelsey Plum was selected as a 2025 WNBA All-Star on July 6 — her fourth straight event appearance. Read more: Sparks' Kelsey Plum

Tamika Catchings was a perennial WNBA All-Star game starter for years. Who else from the Indiana Fever has played in the game? Here is a full list.

After playing her freshman season with the Gamecocks, Rivers played the remainder of her collegiate career with the NC State Wolfpack. She was selected No. 8 overall by the Sun and made her WNBA debut against Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces on May 20.