The talks between the WNBA and the WNBPA loomed over the events. The sides met Thursday afternoon, with more than 40 players — a record, per the WNBPA — at the bargaining session. Liberty star Breanna Stewart characterized the meeting as a “wasted opportunity,” while Plum said the sides still have a “long way to go.”

Diggins finished with a triple-double on 14 assists, plus 11 points and 11 rebounds, the first triple-double ever in a WNBA All-Star Game. Team Collier's 151 points were also an All-Star scoring record, with seven different players in double digits.

Collier scores a record 36 points while Caitlin Clark, sidelined by injury, served as ambassador as Team Collier beats Team Clark 151–131 in high-scoring exhibition.