The Atlanta Dream were riding high this WNBA season, gaining traction as a serious contender alongside powerhouses like the Liberty, Lynx, and Mercury. Led by stars Brittney Griner, Allisha Gray, and rising scorer Rhyne Howard,

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.

Dream star Rhyne Howard will be sidelined for the rest of July after being diagnosed with a left knee injury. An All-Star this season, Howard is averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.