At least one of Minnesota’s grievances has been addressed, as guard Kayla McBride was named an all-star replacement by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Tuesday. McBride takes the place of Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard, who is expected to miss the rest of July with a knee injury.

Lynx's Kayla McBride named WNBA All-Star as injury replacement originally appeared on Bring Me The News. Minnesota Lynx sharpshooter Kayla McBride has been named to the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for Atlanta's Rhyne Howard, the league announced on Tuesday.

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.