The Minnesota Lynx will have two representatives in the starting lineup for the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game, the league announced on Thursday, July 2.
Rookie point guard Olivia Miles and veteran forward Natasha Howard both earned starting spots for the showcase event.
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Olivia Miles Makes History as Rookie Starter
Miles, the second overall pick in the April draft, is the only rookie selected as a starter this year.
She joins an elite group of just 10 other rookies who have achieved starting All-Star status in WNBA history.
The 23-year-old is averaging 18.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 52% from the field.
Her performance has made her a frontrunner for Rookie of the Year and an MVP contender.
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Natasha Howard Earns Third All-Star Selection
Howard, a 34-year-old forward in her 13th season, is averaging 17.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game.
This marks her third career All-Star selection and her first as a member of the Lynx.
The Lynx currently hold the best record in the WNBA at 15-4.
The team is also awaiting the return of superstar Napheesa Collier, who has missed the entire season after undergoing surgeries on both ankles earlier this year.
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The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game is scheduled for July 25 in Chicago.
