The 2025 WNBA All-Star Draft concluded on Tuesday, revealing the picks made by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier during the pre-recorded event shown on ESPN’s WNBA Countdown. Clark, who received the highest vote count of 1,293,526, began the draft by selecting her Fever teammate Aliyah Boston, setting the tone for the choices ahead.
Clark’s initial selections followed expectations as she chose players from her own team, including Aliyah Boston and intended to select Kelsey Mitchell from the reserve pool. While there was some speculation about whether Clark would pick Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese to avoid potential tension, the draft itself featured few surprises regarding player selections.
After the draft wrapped up, ESPN host Malika Andrews reminded both captains that they had the option to trade players. Neither Clark nor Collier seemed eager to make such moves. However, Clark introduced an unexpected twist by proposing a swap of coaches instead of players, a trade outside the usual draft rules.
To be completely honest, I love my team,
Clark said.
I think they’re great, I don’t have any intentions of really trading any of them…I don’t know if this is in the rules, I don’t really care. But I think we’ve already discussed we are going to trade coaches Phee’s (Collier) gonna take her coach Sandy Brondello let’s get it…Sorry WNBA if that’s not in the rules.
—Caitlin Clark, Indiana Fever Guard
This unconventional exchange resulted in Collier acquiring Minnesota Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, while Clark’s team welcomed New York Liberty coach Sandy Brondello. The WNBA’s official social media accounts acknowledged the trade, signaling league approval despite it straying from the norm.
While some may have been wary of the coaching trade, it was difficult to oppose Clark’s bold move given her status as one of the most prominent athletes worldwide. The swap introduces a new dynamic to the All-Star teams and adds an intriguing element to the event’s outcome.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why was Caitlin Clark sitting with Taylor Swift?
A. Clark was spotted with Swift in a suite at Arrowhead Stadium during the Chiefs’ playoff game against the Houston Texans on Saturday. This marks the first time they have attended a game together. Clark mentioned that Swift invited her earlier this season to join her.
Q. Why is Taylor Swift sitting with Caitlin Clark?
A. Swift was spotted sitting with WNBA star Caitlin Clark during the Chiefs’ home game against the Houston Texans. Clark, who plays for Indiana Fever, was in Swift’s suite because the singer invited her to attend the game.