The Minnesota Lynx had a strong showing at the 2026 WNBA All-Star weekend in Chicago.Three current Lynx Olivia Miles, Courtney Williams and Natasha Howard played in Saturdays game. Former Minnesota players Natisha Hiedeman, Bridget Carlton and Jessica Shepard also made their presence felt. In a tight game, Team Spoon defeated Team Coop 129-122.Three Current Lynx Shined in the All-Star GameThe Lynx selected Miles No. 2 overall in the 2026 Draft. She was a third-round pick to Team Spoon during the July 15 All-Star draft. This season, Miles is averaging 19.3 points, 5.9 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game. She is likely on her way to an All-WNBA team and the Rookie of the Year award.Miles joined Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Caitlin Clark and teammate Courtney Williams as Team Spoons guards. She played 24 minutes, the most of any player on the team.Miles was not only one of the best players for Team Spoon, but one of the best in the entire game. As a starter, she scored 11 points on perfect shooting from the field, and finished two assists shy of a triple-double. She would have continued the streak of All-Star Game triple-doubles, as Skylar Diggins recorded that stat line in last years game.Minnesota Miles popped off in Chicago Olivia Miles logged 11 PTS, 12 REB & 8 AST to become the third rookie in WNBA History to record a double-double in an All-Star game! She joined Angel Reese (2024) and Kiki Iriafen (2025).#WNBAAllStar2026 | @ATTpic.twitter.com/crmIoTgyUm WNBA (@WNBA) July 27, 2026Miles has earned her spot in the limelight this season. Williams, meanwhile, has been as good as ever in her third year with the team. Playing alongside Miles has allowed Williams to return to her natural shooting guard role. In 28 games, she is averaging 15.3 PPG, 4.2 APG and 5.4 RPG.Her time in Minnesota has potentially been the most successful of her career. She and Napheesa Collier have become a formidable duo, operating the midrange especially well.Courtney Williams is the mid-range magician #WNBAAllStar2026 | @ATTpic.twitter.com/M8SbHw6igS WNBA (@WNBA) July 26, 2026In the game, Williams played 17 minutes and scored 12 points with seven assists, earning an A- performance grade according to ESPN.Natasha Howard was the third Lynx selected. She is having arguably her most productive season since winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2019. This is Howards second stint with Minnesota, as she played for the Lynx in 2016 and 2017 before leaving for an elevated role with the Storm.Howard played 23 minutes, scoring eight points with four rebounds. Of the three Lynx, Howard struggled the most, shooting 3-of-10 from the field and 2-of-7 from three. Howards weak performance is not cause for concern, but the return of Collier after missing the first 27 games of the season due to ankle surgery is sure to impact her season stats as the back-half approaches.Former Lynx Made Their Presence Felt All WeekendThere are also some former Lynx who either played in Saturdays game or partook in the weekends other events, including Natisha Hiedeman, Jessica Shepard, and Bridget Carlton.All players left the Lynx last season either by way of free agency or expansion draft, and have gone on to excel in their new roles.Hiedeman, who participated in the State Farm three-point contest, has started all 29 games for Seattle this season, and has been a top player on a disappointing team. She is averaging 15.6 PPG and 4.6 APG on 45% from the field and 34% from three. Hiedemans performance in the contest left something to be desired, as she recorded 17 points and was eliminated in the first round.THE STUDBUDZ HAVE ARRIVED Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman pulled up styling to the Orange Carpet pic.twitter.com/zbuR2SrY6Q Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 24, 2026However, former Lynx Carlton performed much better in the contest, making it to the final round with the Wings Azzi Fudd. While she ended up losing the contest to the rookie, her strong performance is another feather in the cap of her breakout season.Portland selected Carlton No. 1 in the expansion draft. She has since doubled her PPG total from her final season in Minnesota. In 26 games started, Carlton is averaging 13.7 PPG and 3.8 RPG on 40% from the field and 37% from three.The only other former Lynx to play in the All-Star Game, Shepard scored a quiet seven points, and tacked on five rebounds and assists in her 18 minutes of play.Dallas signed Shepard in free agency this past season. She has broken out into a star, averaging 14.9 PPG nearly seven more than her final year in Minnesota. She, alongside Team Coop captain Paige Bueckers, are the main catalysts behind the Wings quick turnaround.The ONLY player this season to have MULTIPLE TRIPLE DOUBLES: Jessica Shepard @albertapp | #WingsUppic.twitter.com/LEync1uD52 Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) July 23, 2026Minnesotas Player Development Was on Full DisplayMinnesotas player development was the weekends defining theme. Current and former Lynx alike showcased the franchises ability to develop talent.With Miles as the focal point, and former Lynx Shepard and Carlton turning into all-stars, Minnesota had a firm grasp on this entire weekend. With Collier and Williams still in their prime as well, that likely wont change in the future.The post The Lynxs Influence Was All Over the WNBA All-Star Weekend appeared first on The Lead.