Key developments

1. Jul 25, 2026

   Angel Reese's Bayou Barbie persona expands with a Mattel doll and Reebok sneaker tied to her third WNBA All-Star Weekend appearance.

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2. Jul 25, 2026

   The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago features four Shooting Stars teams and a 3-point contest airing on ESPN at Wintrust Arena.

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Barbie, Reese Debut Bayou Barbie Signatures

Angel Reese’s Bayou Barbie persona expands into a Mattel Barbie doll released July 24 and a Barbie x Reebok Angel Reese 1 sneaker dropping August 2, with planned All-Star Weekend tie-ins. As she gear-ups for her third All-Star Weekend after a trade to Atlanta and ongoing visibility, Reese continues expanding her signature line with new pink colorways and growing fan attention.

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Azzi Fudd Wins 2026 3-Point Contest

The 2026 AT&T WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago will feature four Shooting Stars teams representing Minnesota, Seattle, Washington and the Dallas/Dallas-era Detroit market, blending legends Elena Delle Donne, Lauren Jackson, Rebekkah Brunson and Deanna Nolan with current stars and Nike EYBL high school talent. The event, part of a Friday night doubleheader with a 3-point contest and culminates in a televised showcase at Wintrust Arena, will also highlight rising players like Jessica Shepard, Shakira Austin and Flau’jae Johnson and air on ESPN.