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WNBA All-Star Exhibition Showcases Experimental Rules with Clark Coaching from Sideline

The match capped a weekend spotlighting the league’s emerging rookies with experimental game rules.

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever wears a shirt saying "Pay us what you owe us" prior to the 2025 AT&T WNBA All-Star Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on July 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Overview

  • The exhibition game introduced a 28-foot 4-point shot, a 20-second shot clock, live substitutions and deferred free throws until the final two minutes.
  • Sidelined by a right groin strain, Caitlin Clark coached from the sideline, engaged with fans and CBA negotiations, and has no set return date.
  • Rookies Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen formed the largest first-year contingent at an All-Star Game since 2011.
  • Kelsey Mitchell and Jackie Young were inserted into Team Clark’s starting lineup in place of Clark and Satou Sabally.
  • Sabrina Ionescu claimed the 3-Point Contest and Natasha Cloud won the Skills Challenge during All-Star weekend.