Rhyne Howard not named WNBA All-Star starter despite solid season

Rhyne Howard was not selected as a starter for the WNBA All-Star Game, scheduled for July 25 in Chicago. Despite ranking fifth among guards in voting, she received low fan support, finishing ninth. Howard has been recognized as one of the league's top two-way players and is expected to be named an All-Star reserve, marking her fourth appearance in five seasons. Her exclusion is seen as a reflection of her misclassification as a guard rather than a small forward, leading to debate about the voting process.

• 6:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dream's Rhyne Howard inexplicably snubbed as WNBA All-Star starter