As of Thursday, Bueckers sits as an overwhelming favorite to win the award, as she would join the Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark as the first back-to-back rookies to take home the accolade in consecutive years. Bueckers sits at -6000, followed by the Washington Mystics' Sonia Citron (+3000) and fellow teammate Kiki Iriafen (+3000).

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese lead WNBA All-Star players drafted within the last two years. Here's why that matters.

Even with Caitlin Clark resting on the sidelines, Indianapolis will be packed out and hyped up for the WNBA All-Star Game.

Sonia Citron will get a generous gesture from a league vet after the 3-point contest, Kiki Iriafen learned an early lessons after a play involving Sophie Cunningham, and Paige Bueckers looked back on her career.

WNBA players on Friday called for a reassessment of the league's demanding schedule, highlighting injury concerns after three players, including Indiana Fever sharpshooter Caitlin Clark, were ruled out of this weekend's All-Star Game.

Before Clark's injury, ticket prices to the WNBA All-Star Game were surging. Fans and locals alike were pumped to see Clark, her Fever teammates, and the rest of the WNBA's best strut their stuff. According to TickPick, the average resale price for the game was $262, which set a new WNBA record.

WNBA All-Stars kicked off their weekend with a fashion showcase on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Players turned the orange carpet into a runway, delighting fans with bold outfits and stylish looks.

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.