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
Caitlin Clark Admits What Hurt Indiana Fever Most in Loss to Atlanta Dream The Indiana Fever fell to the Atlanta Dream on Saturday, losing 113-96 after blowing an 11-point lead in the first half. The game saw the Dream surge in the second half, outscoring the Fever 28-15 in the third quarter and extending their lead to as many as 22 points in the fourth. The Fever entered the second quarter with a 44-33 advantage after a 3-pointer by Kelsey Mitchell with 6:51 remaining in the second period. However, the Dream’s relentless attack at the basket and efficient layups quickly eroded Indiana’s lead. By halftime, the Dream had narrowed the gap to just three points, setting the stage for a dramatic second-half collapse. Atlanta’s dominance in the third quarter marked a turning point, as the Fever’s offense faltered under pressure. Key performers for the Dream included Rhyne Howard, who led the team with 24 points, and Allisha Gray, who added 22 points. Angel Reese contributed 18 points and seven rebounds, while Jordin Canada stepped up with 12 points and 12 assists. For the Fever, Caitlin Clark carried the load with a game-high 26 points and seven assists, but her seven turnovers became a critical weakness. Mitchell scored 16 points, though her shooting efficiency suffered, as she managed only 5-of-13 from the field. After the game, Clark reflected on the loss, emphasizing the team’s struggles in the third quarter when the Dream took control. She pointed to turnovers and foul troubles as major factors hindering their offensive execution. “We have to take care of the ball better, and that starts with me,” Clark said, per The Ballers Magazine. “What we did well in the first half was play in transition, spray, and find open people. But when all we do is foul and they score, it’s really hard to do that.#caitlin_clark #indiana_fever #kelsey_mitchell #atlanta_dream #rhyne_howard
