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Kayla McBride Named to WNBA All-Star Game as Rhyne Howard Replacement

Commissioner Cathy Engelbert invoked WNBA injury-replacement rules after Howard was sidelined for July with a left knee injury.

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Jun 29, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride (21) dribbles the ball against the Connecticut Sun in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Howard sustained her knee injury on July 11 against the Indiana Fever and will miss all remaining July games, including the July 19 All-Star Game.
  • McBride was tapped by Commissioner Engelbert to join Team Collier in Indianapolis, marking her fifth career All-Star roster spot.
  • She is averaging 14.1 points and 3.1 assists this season for the first-place Minnesota Lynx.
  • Howard leads the WNBA with 2.9 made three-pointers per game and averages 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists.
  • The Dream say Howard is expected to make a full recovery, but no return date has been set, highlighting the league’s contingency protocols for star players.