Rhyne Howard Named Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week

The WNBA announced today that Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard has been named the Kia WNBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played August 25–30. It marks Howard’s first weekly honor of the 2025 season and the second of her career.

Howard put up superstar numbers in a pivotal stretch for Atlanta, averaging 21.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks across the week.

She capped it off with a record-breaking performance on August 29 against the Dallas Wings, scoring a game-high 23 points while becoming the first player in WNBA history to record six blocks and six three-pointers in a single contest. Atlanta eclipsed the 100-point mark for the first time this season in the win, clinching a playoff berth in the process.

Howard also joined Diana Taurasi as the only players in league history to post 20+ points and 5+ blocks in the same game. Her six blocks set a new career high and made her the only guard in the WNBA this season to reach that mark.

Earlier in the week against the Las Vegas Aces (Aug. 27), Howard co-led the Dream with 19 points, adding a team-high seven assists and four rebounds in a narrow defeat.

Atlanta continues its historic campaign, notching a franchise-record 24th win in August and securing just the third 20+ win season in franchise history. Following their victory over Dallas, the Dream (26-14) officially clinched a playoff spot and currently sit tied for second place with four games left in the regular season.