Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride has been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game as a replacement player for Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard, the league announced Tuesday. McBride, who was selected by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, will take Howard's spot on Team Collier, led by her Lynx teammate, Napheesa Collier.

By Amy Tennery INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) -WNBA players on Friday called for a reassessment of the league's demanding schedule, highlighting injury concerns after three players, including Indiana Fever sharpshooter Caitlin Clark,

Brionna Jones and Brittney Sykes have been selected to replace Caitlin Clark and Satou Sabally, who are both injured.

The WNBA will need to fill Howard's spot on Team Collier with an injury replacement chosen by commissioner Cathy Englebert. Napheesa Collier selected Howard to her squad in last week's draft, pitting her against Caitlin Clark and the other half of the All-Star participants.

So when it comes to replacing Howard, Engelbert has to make the right choice here and select Sykes. Slim deserves an All-Star spot. That it has to come at the expense of Howard is a real bummer, but the WNBA commissioner has to rectify the situation and give Sykes the spot that she deserves.

Atlanta Dream star Rhyne Howard will be sidelined for the remainder of July due to a left knee injury. The 6-foot-2 guard is also set to miss the 2025 All-Star Game on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Los Angeles Sparks's Kelsey Plum poses on the orange carpet for WNBA All Star basketball events (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston, elegant in a long, dark gown and heels, echoed the sentiment.

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has won the 2022 WNBA Rookie of the Year award, the league announced Thursday.. Howard averaged 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.59 steals in 34 games ...