Rhyne Howard, Angel Reese earn spots on 2026 WNBA All-Star team The 2026 WNBA All-Star reserves were officially announced on July 7, with Atlanta Dream players Rhyne Howard and Angel Reese securing their places among the 12 players set to join the starting lineup at the Chicago-based event on July 25. Despite the Dream’s absence from the All-Star starting roster—a decision Angel Reese described as “a slap in the face”—the team dominated the reserves list, earning three spots. The reserves were selected by league coaches, unlike the 10 starters, who were chosen through fan, media, and player voting. The Atlanta Dream’s representation in the reserves included Howard, Reese, and Allisha Gray. Howard, a 6-foot-2 guard, led the league in steals with 2.5 per game while averaging career highs in points (18.9), field-goal percentage (41.6%), and 3-point percentage (36.8%). Her 67 made 3-pointers tied Marina Mabrey for the league lead. Gray, a 6-foot guard, averaged 18.5 points per game on 43.1% shooting and 1.6 steals, showcasing her versatility as a playmaker and defender. Reese, a 6-foot-4 forward, dominated the boards, leading the league in rebounds (11.8) and offensive rebounds (5.4). She also set WNBA records for the fastest player to reach 1,000 career rebounds (in 79 games) and the most double-doubles through a player’s first 75 games (57). Other notable reserves included Kelsey Plum of the Los Angeles Sparks, who earned her fifth consecutive All-Star nod despite a lower leg injury preventing her from securing a starting spot. Plum averaged 23.9 points per game, ranking second in the league, and contributed 6.4 assists. Jackie Young of the Las Vegas Aces, averaging 16.4 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.6 rebounds, joined the reserves after a career-high performance.#angel_reese #kelsey_plum #atlanta_dream #rhyne_howard #2026_wnba_all_star
