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4 WNBA players who could be first-time All-Stars this season
WNBA All-Star voting is underway, with notable first-time candidates including Paige Bueckers (Dallas Wings), Kayla Thornton (Golden State Valkyries), Brittney Sykes (Washington Mystics), and Gabby Williams (Seattle Storm). Bueckers leads the Wings in multiple stats, while Thornton and Sykes are enjoying career years, and Williams is excelling as a two-way player, all contributing to their teams' playoff pursuits. Need More Context? 🔎
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