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The Dallas Wings were already facing an uphill battle in their 88-78 loss to the Indiana Fever, so the last thing they needed was an injury scare. But for the first of two times Friday night, a Wings player went down when star rookie Paige Bueckers had to briefly exit the game after falling to the […]

The Dallas Wings dropped their second straight game Friday night, falling 88-78 to the Indiana Fever at home. Following the loss, head coach Chris Koclanes drew widespread attention for his candid postgame remarks on the physicality of the matchup and his team’s ongoing struggles to establish toughness early in games. Speaking to ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta […]

Paige Bueckers already has her name all over the WNBA’s history books. Bueckers has racked up milestone after milestone, putting together a first-year campaign that’s rivaled only by Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. The Dallas Wings star rookie’s performance in their narrow 88-85 loss was no exception, as Bueckers surpassed legend Cynthia Cooper to become […]

Paige Bueckers came into the WNBA with a high basketball IQ and an already impressive skill set for a rookie — there’s a reason why she was the No. 1 overall pick in April’s WNBA Draft, after all. Those abilities were on full display during the Dallas Wings’ thrilling contest against the Atlanta Dream on […]

Paige Bueckers added another milestone to her rookie season with a 21-point and 7-assist performance in the Dallas Wings’ thrilling 88-85 home loss to the Atlanta Dream. Despite the defeat, Bueckers made history by surpassing Sue Bird for the second-most games in WNBA rookie history with at least 15 points and 5 assists, reaching the […]

The Dallas Wings had won just one out of their last seven WNBA games, and were firmly the underdogs when they took on the New York Liberty. However, led by the likes of Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings handed them their second straight loss. Bueckers, who returned with 20 points, six rebounds, four […]

Paige Bueckers is making headlines once again, and this time, the numbers say it all. The Dallas Wings rookie has officially become the only player in the 2025 WNBA season to rank in the top 10 in points, assists, and steals per game. It is a rare accomplishment, especially for a first-year player, and the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Arike Ogunbowale has endured a difficult 2025 season, but you wouldn’t know it by the way she played on Monday night against a talented New York Liberty team. Ogunbowale led the way with 20 points and 14 assists while also only recording one turnover. Paige Bueckers also scored 20 points as the […]

The Dallas Wings got a major boost in the lineup on Monday when Paige Bueckers made her returnPaige Bueckers made her return to the court after sitting out Sunday’s 106-80 loss to the Las Vegas Aces. With the defending champion New York Liberty in town, the Wings certainly welcomed their All-Star rookie back in the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and New York Liberty are set to go head-to-head on Monday night. Before the game, both Sabrina Ionescu and Paige Bueckers spoke to reporters. Ionescu made it clear that she has not been surprised by Bueckers’ rookie year success in the WNBA, while Bueckers believes there are elements of […]

The Dallas Wings will receive a pivotal boost on Monday night. Paige Bueckers was held out of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces for rest-related purposes. She is not listed on Monday’s injury report and is expected to play in the second contest of the Wings’ back-to-back. Myisha Hines-Allen has missed recent action — […]

The Dallas Wings will play the first of a back-to-back at home on Sunday afternoon against the Las Vegas Aces. Wings guard Paige Bueckers has been ruled out, as Dallas looks to get her a rest day. There was no injury listed, so the assumption is that Bueckers will be available for Monday night’s game […]

Paige Bueckers is no stranger to sponsorship deals, racking up impressive NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals as a star student-athlete at UConn. After netting about $1.4 million during the 2024-25 season with the Huskies, Bueckers has her sights set on even bigger opportunities now that she’s a member of the Dallas Wings. “I’d like […]

Paige Bueckers cannot stop breaking records in her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. One week after being just one of 35 rookies in WNBA history to make the All-Star game, Bueckers reached yet another milestone. By dropping 17 points and six assists in Dallas’ 86-76 loss to the Golden State Valkyries, Bueckers became the […]

Pretty much every rookie in the WNBA has a ‘welcome to the W’ moment, that is, a moment where it truly hit them that they are in the WNBA. For some rookies, that could be an embarrassing moment. For others, that could be an enlightening moment. For Dallas Wings All-Star and No. 1 overall pick […]

With the WNBA 2025 All-Star Weekend officially over and the second half of the season underway, it acts as a sort of soft reset for some of the league’s teams and players. As the campaign barrels toward the playoffs, there are some important storylines to keep track of as they approach a conclusion. Let’s take […]

The WNBA CBA (collective bargaining agreement) negotiations have been the hot topic since the league and players’ meeting ahead of All-Star Weekend, and the players seemingly just doubled down on their solidarity. A source in the W has unveiled to ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne that three of the biggest young stars, the Indiana […]

The Dallas Wings earned an 87-63 victory against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday night. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 20 points while Paige Bueckers added 14 points and six assists. Will the Wings — who are now 7-17 overall in 2025 — be able to build momentum from the big win against a talented […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Indiana, wasn’t just a series of basketball-related events — it was a cultural spectacle that resonated far beyond the hardwood. From the on-court historic performances to the off-court viral moments, there was no shortage of electrifying activity that entertained fans and created an unforgettable weekend. Let’s take a […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game wasn’t short on young talent, led by a trio of rookies in Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen and Rookie of the Year runaway favorite Paige Bueckers. All three newcomers spoke during WNBA All-Star weekend in Indianapolis about what the honor means to them — and the hope that it becomes a […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is celebrating the first major achievement of her WNBA career as an All-Star. Bueckers earned her first All-Star selection this season. She averaged 18.4 points, 5.5 assists, four rebounds, and 1.7 steals per game after 18 appearances. She shot 44.9% from the field, including 32.8% from beyond the arc, and […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game took a major hit when Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark bowed out with an injured groin. However, there is still a lot of star power in Indianapolis this weekend, starting with rookie sensation Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings. Not buying it? Well, check out the line of fans waiting […]

Just 18 games into her WNBA career and No. 1 overall pick of the Dallas Wings Paige Bueckers is already at her first WNBA All-Star Weekend. It didn’t take long for Bueckers to take the league by storm and if the first half of her first season is any indication of what’s to come, she […]

Napheesa Collier is the MVP favorite, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a league-best 20-4 record in the first half of the 2025 season. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is the one to beat right now for Rookie of the Year honors. When the present and future collide, it is important to accentuate this fusion of […]

Paige Bueckers just made it Instagram official without even pulling out her phone. The Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft confirmed she’s dating her former UConn teammate, Azzi Fudd, during a playful but telling interview on the orange carpet at WNBA All-Star Weekend. WNBA star Paige Bueckers and […]

For the first time since 2020, the Dallas Wings will not send Arike Ogunbowale to the WNBA All-Star Game. However, the Wings will still be represented at the WNBA’s marquee weekend. Dallas guard Paige Bueckers joins Washington Mystics rookies Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen as the first-year players who earned All-Star nods in their first […]

The 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend is fully underway, with the headlining All-Star Game on tap for Saturday night. As two of the three rookies participating in the game, Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers and Washington Mystics guard Sonia Citron are among the event’s most notable participants. Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 […]

Paige Bueckers is settling into Dallas with a full heart and a full plate. The No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft isn’t just ready to lead the Wings. She’s already left her mark at Wingstop. The brand has officially introduced Paige as the first-ever rookie in its “Rookie Draft Class,” and she now […]

The first half of the 2025 WNBA season is in the books as the All-Star break is set to begin. For Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers, the first half of the ’25 campaign came with ups and downs. Bueckers was tremendous from an individual standpoint, but the Wings have struggled at an alarming rate and […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night, losing by a final score of 90-86. One of the primary concerns the Wings dealt with was a clear inability to contain A’ja Wilson. The Aces superstar was getting to her spots with minimal trouble, and she often either […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have been starting JJ Quinerly at point guard in recent action, with Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale playing off the ball on the wings. Before the season started, Bueckers was on track to run the point, something she has done at times throughout the 2025 campaign. However, her role […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is having quite the first season. She is averaging 18.3 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, all the while battling injuries. On Monday, ESPN put out its rankings of the top 25 players at midseason. Bueckers came in at No. 13. ESPN contributor Alexa Philippou gave Bueckers a glowing review. […]

The WNBA got a treat on Sunday afternoon when the Indiana Fever and Dallas Wings faced off against each other. For some, it was less about the actual matchup and more about the two players going against each other, Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. The two women have been selected No. 1 in the WNBA […]

Despite suffering another brutal loss, this time to the Indiana Fever, Paige Bueckers remains confident in the Dallas Wings‘ long-term outlook. The result drops Dallas to 6-16, the second-worst record in the WNBA, but Bueckers is not giving up on the team just yet. Coming off the Wings’ third consecutive loss, Bueckers was understandably upset […]

The Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings by a final score of 102-83 on Sunday afternoon. Indiana took control of the game early and did not look back. Dallas struggled on the defensive end of the floor, and the Wings’ offensive attack was inconsistent. After the game, Paige Bueckers was asked about her first professional […]

Caitlin Clark is clearly the face of the WNBA in 2025, but Paige Bueckers is not too far behind her. With the Indiana Fever taking on the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon, the two get their first chance to face off against each other as professionals. While neither the Fever nor Wings has a winning […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers turned heads when she rocked Devin Booker’s signature sneaker against the Phoenix Mercury, and it’s no secret that the confessed sneakerhead has a rotation that changes from game to game. But what might come as a slight surprise to fans is how exactly her decision is made. As it turns […]

The Dallas Wings are doing everything they can to remain competitive, but they’re beginning to see another season of growing pains for their young core. It’s sometimes the price you have to pay in order to lock up to No. 1 overall Draft pick in the first place, but rookie Paige Bueckers is confident in […]

The Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings by a final score of 87-76 on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 6-15 overall record as a result of the defeat. With players such as Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington out with injuries, the Wings are attempting to remain competitive despite featuring a short-handed roster (only eight […]