Atlanta Dream's Rhyne Howard Out Rest July With Knee Injury

Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard sustained a left knee injury during a July 11 game against the Indiana Fever and will miss the remainder of July, including the upcoming WNBA All-Star Game for which she was selected as a reserve. Although she returned to play briefly after the injury, Howard struggled to put weight on her leg and the team later announced she would be sidelined to recover fully, with no specific timeline for her return. Howard leads the league in three-pointers made this season and is the Dream's second-leading scorer, averaging 16.5 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will select an injury replacement for Howard on Team Collier ahead of the All-Star Game. Despite the setback, the Dream remain fifth in the standings with a 12-9 record, and key players like Allisha Gray, Jordin Canada, and Te-Hina Paopao will be expected to fill the void in Howard's absence. The team expressed optimism about her full recovery but will provide updates as more information becomes available.