Kayla McBride proved worthy of her All-Star selection with a stellar performance, just one day after she was named as a replacement for this weekend's showcase in Indiana.

Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride will replace injured Atlanta Dream guard Rhyne Howard in Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game in Indianapolis.

Napheesa Collier, Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams will be representing the Lynx on the court in Saturday’s WNBA All-Star Game. Coach Cheryl Reeve will be leading Team Collier. But the Lynx

Sabally, now a three-time All-Star, was slated to suit up for the team drafted by Caitlin Clark, one of the two captains for this year's game. Sabally's replacement will be chosen by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who already selected Minnesota Lynx guard Kayla McBride to fill in for the injured Rhyne Howard.

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At least one of Minnesota’s grievances has been addressed, as guard Kayla McBride was named an all-star replacement by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Tuesday. McBride takes the place of Atlanta Dream wing Rhyne Howard, who is expected to miss the rest of July with a knee injury.