WNBA legends head to Phoenix for 2024 WNBA All-Star Weekend

The GIST: Grab your finest Pitbull aviators because the brightest stars in the WNBA will shine across two banner nights of All-Star festivities from Phoenix, Arizona. The weekend includes a 3-Point Contest, Skills Challenge, the actual All-Star Game, and a concert from Mr. 305 himself.

• Here’s what you need to know before the fun begins tonight at 9 p.m. ET. Dale.

Sabrina Ionescu will not defend her 3-Point Contest title: NY Liberty three-point queen Ionescu and Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin “record breaker” Clark both declined to participate in this year’s clash, despite being the respective second- and third-best three-point shooters in the league.

• But the night won’t be without star power — NY’s Jonquel Jones highlights a still stacked 3-Point contest field, while Phoenix Mercury legend Brittney Griner will compete in the Skills Challenge with the support of her hometown crowd.

Team USA vs. Team WNBA gets the primetime treatment: In anticipation of next week’s (!!!) Paris Olympics, this year’s All-Star Game is Team USA (the 12 American Olympians) against Team WNBA, which features 12 All-Stars who aren’t heading to France.

• Team USA includes 11-time All-Star Diana Taurasi, who’s gearing up for her record-setting sixth Olympics, as well as superstars A’ja Wilson, Chelsea Gray, Breanna Stewart, Alyssa Thomas, Griner, and Ionescu, just to name a few. Stacked is an understatement.

• Speaking of, Team WNBA isn’t to be underestimated. This team is loaded, but all eyes will be on rookies Clark and Angel Reese as these rivals become teammates for the very first time tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. ET. Hey now.