Howard wins her first weekly award of the season, second of career 

ATLANTA (September 2, 2025) – 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. This marks Howard’s first weekly honor of the 2025 season and the second of her career. 

Howard averaged 21.5 points, 6.0 assists, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks across the week, leading Atlanta in a pivotal stretch. 

She capped the week with a record-breaking performance against the Dallas Wings (8/29), 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 victory, clinching a playoff berth in the process. Howard also joined Diana Taurasi as the only player in league history with 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 Las Vegas (8/27), Howard co-led the Dream with 19 points, adding a team-high seven assists and four rebounds in a narrow loss. 

Atlanta continues its historic campaign, notching a franchise-record 24th win in August and securing 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 remaining in the regular season. 

About the Atlanta Dream 
Established in Atlanta in 2008, the Atlanta Dream is the Southeast’s only WNBA franchise, playing its home games at the Gateway Center Arena @ College Park. Dream games are telecast locally on Atlanta News First (WANF-TV). Since 2009, the Dream has produced 12 WNBA All-Stars, earned 11 playoff bids and made three WNBA finals appearances. For more information about the Dream, visit dream.wnba.com and follow @AtlantaDream on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok. 

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