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Rhyne Howard Sidelined for Remainder of July, Kayla McBride Named All-Star Replacement

A left knee injury on July 11 will keep her out through July, leading Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to add Minnesota guard Kayla McBride to the All-Star lineup.

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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 the injury in the first half of the July 11 contest against the Indiana Fever, was helped off the court and briefly returned to finish with 14 points.
  • The Dream announced on July 14 that she will miss the next six regular-season games through the end of July, including the July 19 All-Star Game.
  • Commissioner Cathy Engelbert appointed Kayla McBride on July 15 as Howard’s reserve replacement on Team Collier for the All-Star Game in Indianapolis.
  • McBride is averaging 14.1 points, 3.1 assists and 37.9 percent shooting from three-point range this season and is making her fifth All-Star appearance.
  • Howard, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 draft, is producing 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game and will receive a formal return timetable once her rehab progresses.