THE WNBA RESERVE PREDICTIONS THAT MIGHT MAKE YOU LOL (OR YELL)

Let’s cut the chatter.

Coaches gotta pick 12 reserves by position rules (3 guards, 5 frontcourt, 4 any-position), and they cannot vote for their own players. That means early picks, dog bits, and no mercy. We already spoke about the players who we thought were snubbed from starting. Here’s our list of the reserves for the 2025 WNBA All-Star team. 

These predictions come raw and unfiltered. Pull up a chair.

En GUARDS! 

SKYLAR DIGGINS (SEA)

Boasting incredible numbers on the year (18.9 PPG, 6.1 APG)  Diggins plays like she’s signing a letter of intent in triple-time — nonstop, no chill. The impact goes further than the box score as Diggins plus/minus numbers don’t lie. The impact Diggins makes on the floor with Seattle is profound because they look like a championship squad. Without Diggins on the floor, the Storm look like a middle school rec team trying to find their shoes.

Coaches clutched their pearls when she got snubbed as a starter, but this time there’s no way she slips.

She’s Seattle’s heartbeat, their floor general, and the firestarter who makes magic happen when the game’s on the line. The league knows it, the fans know it, and the coaches will have no choice but to honor it.

Miss Diggins this time? Yeah, not happening.

KELSEY PLUM (LAS)

Kelsey Plum is in Hollywood and is averaging a career season going for 20.6 PPG and 5.6 APG. In fact, Plum’s one of only six players ever to average 20+ points and 5+ assists in a season. That’s elite company. Plum’s high-volume scoring is straight-up volume-driven offense that demands respect.

When you’re dropping 20-plus every night and dishing nearly six dimes, you command attention — and coaches love to reward that kind of firepower.

Plum’s not just lighting it up; she’s cooking with gas, carrying the Sparks’ offense like a boss while mixing in enough playmaking to keep defenses guessing.

Sure, the efficiency might wobble sometimes, and the Sparks have not won enough games but coaches will eat that up because she’s creating buckets — and buckets win All-Star votes.

Kayla McBride (Min)

Napheesa Collier rightfully gets MVP buzz. However, Kayla McBride is the piece that keeps the Lynx humming in sync. McBride once again is shooting the lights out this year — a career-best 45.5% overall, 53.1% from two, and 2.8 threes per game.

McBride brings spacing, playmaking, and poise from a 12-year vet who knows exactly where to be. Her chemistry with Collier powers the first-place Lynx, and her consistency from deep has made her one of the most reliable perimeter threats in the league.

Minnesota doesn’t lead the league without McBride.

Brittney Sykes (WAS)

Someone didn’t send the memo to Brittney Sykes that the Mystics were supposed to be in rebuild mode after trading Ariel Atkins and drafting three rookies in the first round. But thanks to breakout rookie starters Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen — and a healthy Sykes — Washington’s still in the playoff picture.

Sykes has leveled up in every way.

Sykes leads the league in both free throws made and attempted, more than doubling her previous career highs. Her 80% mark at the line is keeping her efficiency steady, even while she’s creating more offense than ever.

The result? Young’s put up Career-highs in points (18.6) and assists (4.8). Young has earned a well-deserved All-Star push.

Jackie Young (LVA)

The Las Vegas Aces haven’t looked like world-beaters this season, but Jackie Young? She’s still doing Jackie Young things. Young’s scoring sits at 17.3 PPG, and the rest of her line is steady as ever — around 4 boards, 4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game.

The three-ball hasn’t been falling at her normal rate (31.5%), but the impact remains undeniable.

If it were not for Young, the Aces would be in a worse position. Young still guards every position like it’s personal and anchors both ends for an Aces team trying to climb back to dominance. Don’t let the dip in record fool you — she’s still All-Star material.

Kelsey Mitchell (Ind)

Aliyah Boston and Caitlin Clark may be the herself names in Indiana, but Kelsey Mitchell stays the quiet engine.

She leads the Fever in scoring and ranks second in minutes behind Clark. With Clark sidelined recently, Mitchell stepped up — averaging 21 PPG over the last three — and reminded everyone why she belongs on this stage.

Earlier during the WNBA season, Mitchell became just the fourth player in WNBA history to hit 4,000 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, and 500 made threes.

The resume speaks for itself. So does the scoring.

FRONTCOURT: STRENGTH IN NUMBERS

ANGEL REESE (CHI)

The superstar Angel Reese check’s off all the boxes.

Double-doubles? Check. Triple-double energy? Check. A monstrous 12.6 rebounds per game? Hell yes.

Reese doesn’t just play — she drags Chicago’s entire stat sheet behind her like it owes her money. She’s crashing boards, dishing assists, and swiping steals like she’s got a personal vendetta on every possession. Coaches aren’t debating here — Reese makes their lives easy by putting up elite numbers night after night.

She’s the force of nature every All-Star roster needs, and they’ll gladly pick her over anyone else standing in her path.

Simple math: Reese equals instant impact.

ALYSSA THOMAS (PHO)

Once again, Alyssa Thomas is cooking the WNBA by damn near averaging a triple double with 14.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a staggering 9.3 assists per game. Thomas is flirting with consistent triple-doubles like it’s a casual hobby.

In addition, Thomas owns possessions like a boss, turning defense into offense faster than you can blink. She’s the ultimate glue — the kind of player who wins games on both ends of the court, making her indispensable to Phoenix’s success. Coaches love a winner, and Thomas is a walking W.

If you’re picking a frontcourt player who does it all, she’s the no-brainer.

KAYLA THORNTON (GSV)

The Golden State Valkyries have been playing amazing and they deserve to have their first all-star. might be expansion newbies, but Thornton is playing like a seasoned All-Star with 15 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game. Kayla Thornton the embodiment of that fresh, scrappy expansion team energy that has coaches talking — the “surprise package” everyone wants to reward.

Thornton’s impact goes beyond stats; she’s the heartbeat of a rising squad defying expectations. Coaches love to back a story like that, and her numbers back it up.

Don’t sleep on the Valkyries — Thornton’s putting them on the map.

DEARICA HAMBY (LAS)

In spite of the Sparks’ season, Hamby’s averaging her usual productivity. Another quiet season almost averaging a double double of 16.5 points, 7.8 boards, 3.8 assists, and 1.9 steals per game. Hamby’s stat line screams momentum and resilience. While the Sparks have struggled, Hamby’s been their steady force, rallying the team through rough waters like a veteran general.

Coaches have noticed the crowd noise from Lakers fans — and they’re rewarding Hamby with a nod over the 3-point sharpshooting Gabby Williams, who’s been solid but not quite as clutch. Hamby’s production and leadership push her over the edge. This ain’t just stats; it’s heart and hustle.

PROPOSED RESERVE ROSTER

Guards (6):

Diggins, Sykes, Plum, Sykes, Mitchell, Young 

Frontcourt (5):

Reese, Thomas, Thornton, Hamby

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