Did Angel Reese decline spot on Caitlin Clark's All-Star team? Viral 'beef' claim debunked

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are going to be on opposite teams in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Reese was selected by Napheesa Collier with the third pick in the second round.

A claim has gone viral on the internet about Reese "declining" a spot on Clark's team. According to Sports Troller on X, Reese was selected by Clark, but she denied the spot due to their "beef." The post has been viewed over 40,000 times.

However, the claim is false. For those who are unaware, Sports Troller is a satirical page that pokes fun at players and teams and spreads fake quotes. According to its X handle, it is "here for the memes, the meltdowns, and the madness."

Clark did have an opportunity to draft Reese in the second round after Collier picked Skylar Diggins with her second pick. However, the Indiana Fever star went with Seattle Storm forward Gabby Williams. Collier then selected Reese with her next pick.

Here's the full roster for Team Clark and Team Collier.

Team Clark

Guard - Caitlin Clark
Guard - Sabrina Ionescu
Forward - Satou Sabally
Forward - A'ja Wilson
Center - Aliyah Boston
Guard - Kelsey Mitchell
Guard - Sonia Citron
Guard - Jackie Young
Forward - Gabby Williams
Forward - Kiki Iriafen
Forward - Kayla Thornton

Team Collier

Guard - Paige Bueckers
Guard - Allisha Gray
Forward - Nneka Ogwumike
Forward - Napheesa Collier
Forward - Breanna Stewart
Guard - Courtney Williams
Guard - Skylar Diggins
Guard - Kelsey Plum
Forward - Angel Reese
Forward - Alyssa Thomas
Forward - Rhyne Howard

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 19 at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The two captains also swapped coaches after the draft, with Cheryl Reeve now coaching Team Collier and Sandy Brondello in charge of Team Clark.

Caitlin Clark to return from injury on Wednesday

After missing the last five games due to a groin injury, Caitlin Clark is scheduled to return on Wednesday. The Indiana Fever are set to face the Golden State Valkyries, and if Clark doesn't suffer any setbacks, she'll be playing in her first game since June 24.

The Fever have been cautious with Clark, who previously missed five games because of a quad strain.

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Juan Paolo is a journalist for Sportskeeda who covers the NBA and WNBA. He's been writing about basketball since 2015 and has been with Sportskeeda since 2021.

Juan's allegiance lies with the Golden State Warriors and his journey with the Warriors began with their memorable victory over the Lakers in 2000, and he experienced the successes of the 'We Believe' era and the rise of Steph Curry.

What Juan loves most about basketball is its ability to evoke a range of emotions, from adrenaline-fueled excitement to the highs of victory and the lows of defeat. To ensure complete accuracy in articles, he conducts thorough research before writing his articles.

The Warriors' victories in the 2022 and 2017 championships hold a special place in Juan's memories, as well as iconic moments like Baron Davis' dunk over Andrei Kirilenko and Goran Dragic's performance in the 2010 Western Conference semifinals.

Off the court, Juan enjoys watching football, TV and movies, caring for his numerous cats, and cooking whenever time permits.

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