{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a0d4eb737caf8ca3e31e/6a2bdcd4fe0bc9a32aebed90?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Why This is the Most Competitive WNBA All-Star Ballot Yet","description":"<p>WNBA All-Star voting season is here. Sabreena and Annie dive into the factors shaping this year's selections, highlighting first-time candidates, unquestioned locks, and the players fighting for the final spots. They also explore the growing competitiveness of the All-Star Game and why financial incentives have made earning a roster spot more meaningful than ever.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>REFERENCES:&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7348414/2026/06/10/trump-las-vegas-aces-white-house-invitation/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Trump has not extended White House invitation to 2025 WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces, team says</a> by Annie Costabile</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}