Minnesota Lynx star Kayla McBride was originally left off the WNBA All-Star Game roster. She'll get her shot though, replacing injured 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.

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, were ruled out of this weekend's All-Star Game.

The league’s marquee star couldn’t participate on the court but that didn’t impede the good vibes on display at the first night of All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

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.

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.

On Monday, news broke that Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard would miss the rest of this month with a left knee injury. That includes missing the All-Star Game, which Howard was initially chosen for. Instead of playing in her third All-Star Game,