{"id":30925,"date":"2026-05-28T02:20:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T02:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/angel-reese-celebrates-rhyne-howards-player-of-the-week-honor-on-instagram\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T02:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T02:20:49","slug":"angel-reese-celebrates-rhyne-howards-player-of-the-week-honor-on-instagram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendifyhubusa.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/angel-reese-celebrates-rhyne-howards-player-of-the-week-honor-on-instagram\/","title":{"rendered":"Angel Reese Celebrates Rhyne Howard&#8217;s Player of the Week Honor on Instagram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/atlanta\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Atlanta Dream;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Atlanta Dream&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Atlanta Dream<\/a> have become one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/wnba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WNBA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;WNBA&quot;}\" class=\"link \">WNBA<\/a>\u2019s biggest early-season stories, and much of that momentum has come from the chemistry developing between <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/tag\/angel-reese\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Angel Reese;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Angel Reese&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Angel Reese<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/players\/6690\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rhyne Howard;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rhyne Howard&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rhyne Howard<\/a>. Atlanta entered Wednesday with one of the league\u2019s best records at 4-1, fueled by elite defensive intensity and balanced scoring throughout the roster. As the Dream prepared for a major matchup against the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/minnesota\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Minnesota Lynx;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Minnesota Lynx&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Lynx<\/a>, the WNBA officially recognized one of Atlanta\u2019s hottest stars for her recent performances. Reese quickly made sure fans knew exactly how she felt about the announcement.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/angel.reese\/3906424538195945702?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&amp;igsh=bnFqdnFqNmI4azhr\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:On her Instagram story;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;On her Instagram story&quot;}\" class=\"link \">On her Instagram story<\/a> on Wednesday, Reese shared the WNBA\u2019s announcement that Howard had been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The recognition came after Howard helped lead Atlanta to a perfect 2-0 week with victories over <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/dallas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dallas;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dallas&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas<\/a> and Phoenix.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><img alt=\"Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese handles the ball during her team's game against the &lt;a class=&quot;link &quot; href=&quot;https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/las-vegas\/&quot; data-i13n=&quot;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link&quot; data-ylk=&quot;slk:Las Vegas Aces;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0&quot; data-yga=&quot;{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Las Vegas Aces&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}&quot;&gt;Las Vegas Aces&lt;\/a&gt; at State Farm Arena on May 17, 2026.Brett Davis-Imagn Images\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/XlMF4BY0xC7tAVtIgkif7A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/athlon_sports_articles_610\/192420bbf63ea17c9cfb906bc3777b87\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese handles the ball during her team&#8217;s game against the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/las-vegas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Las Vegas Aces;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Las Vegas Aces&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Las Vegas Aces<\/a> at State Farm Arena on May 17, 2026.Brett Davis-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Rhyne Howard Delivering Massive Start For Atlanta<\/h2>\n<p>Howard has looked like one of the WNBA\u2019s most complete players early in the 2026 season.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Dream, Howard averaged 23.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 2.5 steals during the award-winning stretch while posting highly efficient 50-50-90 shooting splits.<\/p>\n<p>Against the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/dallas\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dallas Wings;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Dallas Wings&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dallas Wings<\/a> on May 22, Howard exploded for 25 points, eight assists, four rebounds and two steals while shooting 58.3% from the field and going a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>She followed that performance with another dominant outing against the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/wnba\/teams\/phoenix\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Phoenix Mercury;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Phoenix Mercury&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Phoenix Mercury<\/a>, finishing with 21 points, eight rebounds and six made three-pointers.<\/p>\n<p>Atlanta also held both opponents under 80 points during the week, showcasing the team\u2019s growing defensive identity.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Angel Reese Continues Praising Howard\u2019s Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>Reese has consistently spoken highly of Howard\u2019s all-around impact on Atlanta\u2019s success.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe can score on all levels and also on the defensive end; she brings an intensity to our team,\u201d Reese previously said of Howard. \u201cAll-Star caliber player, MVP caliber player.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>That chemistry has become one of the biggest reasons Atlanta has emerged as an early contender in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n<p>Reese herself has played a major role in the Dream\u2019s strong start, averaging 12.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 1.2 blocks while helping establish Atlanta as one of the WNBA\u2019s toughest rebounding teams.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Howard\u2019s shot creation and perimeter scoring have helped balance the offense around Reese\u2019s interior presence.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading\">Dream Building Momentum Early In WNBA Season<\/h2>\n<p>Atlanta\u2019s 4-1 start has started drawing serious attention around the league.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>The Dream have combined physical defense, transition offense and balanced scoring to become one of the WNBA\u2019s most dangerous teams through the opening weeks of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Howard\u2019s latest Player of the Week honor marked the fourth of her career, moving her into sole possession of second place in franchise history behind only Dream legend Angel McCoughtry.<\/p>\n<p>Now, with Reese publicly supporting her teammate and Atlanta continuing to stack wins, the Dream look increasingly capable of becoming a legitimate championship threat in 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/indiana-fever-announce-plans-angel-192017997.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Indiana Fever Announce Plans For Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream Game;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Related&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Related: Indiana Fever Announce Plans For Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream Game<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/angel-reese-celebrates-former-teammate-005456101.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Angel Reese Reacts to Former Teammate\u2019s Engagement News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Related&quot;}\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Related: Angel Reese Reacts to Former Teammate\u2019s Engagement News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/wnba\/atlanta-dream\/angel-reese-reacts-wnba-announcement-rhyne-howard\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Athlon Sports&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on May 27, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/wnba\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:WNBA;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;WNBA&quot;}\" class=\"link \">WNBA<\/a> section. 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