{"id":668704,"date":"2026-05-27T20:14:15","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:14:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/668704\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T20:14:15","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T20:14:15","slug":"rhyne-howard-earns-wnba-player-of-the-week-after-leading-dream-to-back-to-back-wins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/668704\/","title":{"rendered":"Rhyne Howard earns WNBA Player of the Week after leading Dream to back-to-back wins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rhyne Howard is off to another strong start for the Atlanta Dream<\/a>, and now the WNBA is recognizing it.<\/p>\n

The league announced Tuesday that Rhyne Howard was named the WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played May 18-24 after helping lead Atlanta to wins over Dallas and Phoenix.<\/p>\n

It’s the fourth Player of the Week award of Howard’s career, moving her into second place in franchise history behind only Angel McCoughtry, who won the award 17 times.<\/p>\n

Howard averaged 23 points, six rebounds, four assists and 2.5 steals during Atlanta’s 2-0 week while shooting better than 50% from the field and from 3-point range. The Dream also held both opponents under 80 points during the stretch.<\/p>\n

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ARLINGTON, TEXAS – MAY 12: Rhyne Howard #10 of the Atlanta Dream reacts to a shot during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on May 12, 2026 in Arlington, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the GettyImages License Agreement.<\/p>\n

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Against Dallas on May 22<\/a>, Howard finished with 25 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals while going a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. She followed that up with 21 points, eight rebounds and six 3-pointers against Phoenix on May 24.<\/p>\n

Dream coach Karl Smesko praised Howard after the Dallas game, saying her approach has stood out since training camp.<\/p>\n

“Rhy is locked in. She has just an amazing overall game,” Smesko said. “This has been a different approach for Rhy from the very beginning of the year. I think we’re starting to see what she is capable of becoming.”<\/p>\n

Teammate Angel Reese also credited Howard’s impact on both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n

“She can score on all levels and also on the defensive end; she brings an intensity to our team,” Reese said. “All-Star caliber player, MVP caliber player.”<\/p>\n

The Dream will try to keep their momentum going Tuesday night when they face the Minnesota Lynx in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

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