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It is no secret that Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers has enjoyed a tremendous first year in the WNBA. Bueckers is unquestionably the Rookie of the Year front-runner. The former UConn women’s basketball star accomplished another impressive feat on Thursday night during the Wings’ game against the Golden State Valkyries. Bueckers entered Thursday’s contest with […]

Who knew that a Paige Bueckers post about her favorite drink on X, formerly Twitter, would turn into a viral moment? Bueckers posted a message about her love of the “Shirley Temple” drink on the social media application in July of 2024, something that caught Gatorade’s attention. “I know a Shirley Temple hate to see […]

As the 2025 WNBA season nears its conclusion, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has strengthened her case for Rookie of the Year with another milestone in her debut campaign. The league announced Wednesday that Bueckers was named WNBA Rookie of the Month for August. ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta reported she averaged 20.3 points, five assists and […]

The Dallas Wings have eight players listed on the injury report for Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Lynx. Paige Bueckers is among the Wings listed on the injury report. She was mentioned on other injury reports in recent action due to an illness, but Bueckers is being listed on Monday’s report with a left […]

The Dallas Wings will play the Minnesota Lynx in a road clash on Monday night. On Sunday, the Wings released their injury report for the game. Injuries continue to be a problem for the Wings, as eight players are listed on the report. Dallas Wings’ injury report for Lynx game: pic.twitter.com/3VPDlYsGRC — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) […]

I moved to the city of Dallas, TX during the 2023-24 NBA season to begin covering the Dallas Mavericks. The following spring, I would begin covering the Dallas Wings as well. Although my focus was primarily on basketball, I am a sports fan at heart. In 2023 and 2024 I spoke with a number of […]

The Dallas Wings’ 2025 WNBA season has not gone according to plan. Yet, they played a competitive game against a potential WNBA Finals contender in the Atlanta Dream through three quarters on Friday night. The Dream ultimately earned a 100-78 win after Atlanta took control of the contest in the fourth quarter, but Dallas — […]

The Dallas Wings — who have only nine victories in 2025 — suffered another defeat on Friday night, losing 100-78 to the Atlanta Dream. Paige Bueckers played well in the loss, scoring 16 points and recording 10 assists. Following the game, Bueckers was asked what her message is to fans amid the Wings’ adversity and […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Atlanta Dream on Friday night, losing by a final score of  100-78. Dallas played as hard as they could despite difficult circumstances, as the Wings only had eight available players for the game due to injuries. Paige Bueckers was able to play despite initially being listed as questionable […]

After Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers headlined a lengthy injury report, she’s available to play in Friday’s matchup against the Atlanta Dream. Due to illness, Bueckers was listed as questionable. Out of eight Wings players, she was the only player who wasn’t ruled out or considered doubtful, as Dallas will most likely head into Friday’s […]

Dallas Wings fans are having concerns about their security with Paige Bueckers following the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Cowboys’ blockbuster trades of Luka Doncic and Micah Parsons. In February, the Mavericks rocked the NBA world by sending Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. They got Anthony Davis, Max Christie and one first-round pick, moving on […]

The Dallas Wings are trying to finish the season. Yes, that is Dallas’ current goal right now. The Wings roster has been decimated by injuries and the team is simply hoping to avoid forfeiting games in the near future. The Wings’ injury report for Friday’s game against the Atlanta Dream features eight players. Lengthy injury […]

The WNBA is known for producing some of the fiercest competitors in sports, but it has also become a platform where players consistently address real issues off the court. On Wednesday, two of the league’s stars, Paige Bueckers and Sophie Cunningham, spoke out following the tragic school shooting in Minnesota that left two children dead […]

The Dallas Wings have dealt with injury trouble throughout the 2025 WNBA season. Li Yueru (left knee), Tyasha Harris (left knee) and JJ Quinerly (left knee) are all out for the remainder of the ’25 campaign while Arike Ogunbowale (right knee) does not have a timeline for a return. Additionally, Paige Bueckers was a late […]

The Dallas Wings have not had the season that they envisioned so far in 2025, but now they are focused on the future and developing some of their young players together during the final few games of the regular season. Unfortunately, they are not getting to see Paige Bueckers in action on Wednesday night against […]

It goes without saying that Paige Bueckers will likely win the WNBA Rookie of the Year. With so much ahead of her, she has already done plenty in her first year as a professional.  However, when asked if she could trade places with anyone in the world, Bueckers mentioned the actress Zendaya.  “If you could […]

The Dallas Wings will host the Connecticut Sun in the final contest of a three-game homestand on Wednesday night. On Tuesday, the team released its injury report. Paige Bueckers was among five players listed on the report. Bueckers is currently listed as questionable due to an illness, while Arike Ogunbowale (right knee), Li Yueru (left […]

The Dallas Wings haven’t had a great season, currently sitting at 9-29 as the WNBA year enters its home stretch, but they have gotten an elite rookie campaign out of Paige Bueckers, whom they selected out of UConn this past year. Bueckers has been torching WNBA nets throughout this season, including a recent 44-point performance […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd attended the Dallas Wings’ game on Sunday afternoon against the Golden State Valkyries. Kidd sat near the Wings’ bench in a courtside seat, giving him a great view to watch Paige Bueckers and Dallas play Golden State. Jason Kidd and Paige Bueckers during today's Wings game. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Before the 2025 WNBA season began, the expectation was that 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers was likely going to play point guard for the Dallas Wings. Sure enough, Bueckers handled point guard duties early in the ’25 campaign. However, as the season continued, Bueckers began starting games on the wing. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings guard JJ Quinerly recently suffered a knee injury. On Sunday, the Wings provided an important update on the situation. Quinerly, a promising young rookie, is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL sprain in her left knee, the team announced. Quinerly is expected to make […]

With the WNBA regular season nearing its end, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has emerged as a star. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick has, according to a teammate, all but secured Rookie of the Year. “That’s Rookie of the Year, for sure,” Aziaha James said about Bueckers, according to ClutchPoints reporter Joey Mistretta. James […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Seattle Storm defeated the Dallas Wings on Friday night, earning a 95-60 victory. The Wings had no answer for Dominique Malonga — the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft — who scored 22 points on 10-12 shooting from the field. She added nine rebounds. The Wings had no […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers has been the Dallas Wings’ most often discussed 2025 first-round pick. After all, she was selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Bueckers has played at a high level and is the front-runner to win the Rookie of the Year. Another Wings’ first-round pick, Aziaha James (selected 12th overall […]

While Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark is still dealing with an injury that has kept her out for a significant amount of time, another star has burst out on the scene in the WNBA in the form of Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers. As both Clark and Bueckers look to be all-time players in the league, […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson praised Dallas Wings rookie guard Paige Bueckers after her record-setting performance against the Los Angeles Sparks on Wednesday night. Former NBA star Johnson shared his reaction on X, formerly known as Twitter, after Bueckers scored 44 points in the Wings’ 81-80 loss at Crypto.com Arena. “I have to give […]

The Dallas Wings signed 6’2″ forward Amy Okonkwo to a seven-day contract, the team announced Thursday. The move comes as the Wings continue to deal with injury trouble. Guard Tyasha Harris and center Li Yueru are both out for the remainder of the season, while guard Arike Ogunbowale does not have a specific timeline for […]

Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night by producing a whopping 44 points in the 81-80 loss against the Los Angeles Sparks. Kelsey Plum buried a late floater to give the Sparks a one-point victory in what was one of the most entertaining games played in the league’s recent history. Enjoying it […]

The Los Angeles Sparks kept their playoff hopes alive in dramatic fashion on Wednesday night, defeating the Dallas Wings 81-80 at Crypto.com Arena after Kelsey Plum banked in a floater at the buzzer. The Sparks improved their record to 17-18, staying one game behind the eighth and final playoff spot with nine regular-season games remaining, […]

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers has made a believer out of everybody with her stellar rookie campaign. Her all-around brilliance and fearless play have NBA players also taking notice. Bueckers had herself a night on Wednesday, pouring in a career-high 44 points on a highly efficient 17-of-21 shooting, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc, against […]

Paige Bueckers was the unquestioned number one pick of the 2025 NBA Draft for a reason. She’s a gifted scorer who can light up the opposition from everywhere on the hardwood, she’s a talented playmaker who gets the best out of her teammates, and she brings a tenacious force at the point of attack on […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers woke up feeling dangerous on Wednesday, and the Los Angeles Sparks had to endure it until the very last second. Bueckers exploded for a career-high 44 points on 17-of-21 shooting from the field, including 4-of-4 from three-point distance. Her valiant effort, however, was spoiled by the Sparks, who escaped with […]

Paige Bueckers matched the most points scored by a first-year player in WNBA history on Wednesday. Bueckers’ 44 points against the Los Angeles Sparks put her in the same conversation as Cynthia Cooper — who accomplished the feat in 1997. The Wings were ultimately defeated by the Los Angeles Sparks in heartbreaking fashion, however, losing […]

When the Dallas Wings picked Paige Bueckers as the top overall pick in this year’s draft, they knew she would be special. Now, the whole league is witnessing how the future looks for the Wings with Bueckers at the forefront. The Wings faced the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, and Bueckers went […]

It is no secret that the Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season. The Wings are rebuilding. Despite the success of rookie Paige Bueckers, Dallas holds a lackluster 9-26 record as of this story’s writing. However, there is far more to the story than simply underperformance. Between injuries and EuroBasket commitments, Wings players have now […]

With less than a month remaining in the WNBA regular season, the Indiana Fever have faced multiple obstacles. One of the toughest has been for 29-year-old guard Sophie Cunningham, who is already sidelined with a torn MCL. Cunningham revealed that the WNBA has fined her once again — this time for comments about rookie sensation […]

Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers created magic for UConn Women’s Basketball. In April, they led UConn to its 12th national championship in program history over South Carolina, 82-59.  Now with Bueckers playing for the Dallas Wings, Fudd is on an island by herself. Something she spoke candidly about on the podcast Around the W, presented […]

On a recently aired episode of Instagram’s “Close Friends Only” podcast, WNBA All‑Star Paige Bueckers and her longtime friend and former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd sat down to share an intimate look into the bond that has grown between them over the years — one that formed in youth and has now blossomed into a […]

The Dallas Wings have multiple stars on the roster. Arike Ogunbowale is a four-time All-Star while Paige Bueckers earned her first All-Star selection in her rookie season this year. The Wings may have another All-Star in the future — and the player is already on the roster. Maddy Siegrist has been phenomenal since returning from […]