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There is something unique about the relationship between father and daughter. For Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers, who made her WNBA debut in front of her hometown, her father’s eyes welled up with pride.  During a courtside interview, Bob Bueckers got choked up seeing his daughter play professional basketball. She did so against the Minnesota […]

This year’s offseason was a rough one for the Dallas Wings. They moved Satou Sabally, who was fighting with the Wings organization. Her exit left Arike Ogunbowale alone as the team’s lone scorer. However, everything changed when the WNBA held its draft lottery. Dallas secured the No. 1 selection and selected UConn basketball star Paige […]

Women’s basketball fans everywhere are highly anticipating Paige Bueckers’ professional debut with the Dallas Wings, but none are more excited than those in Hopkins, Minnesota. Bueckers’ hometown has not only changed its name to “Paige Bueckers, Minnesota,” for the day of her first WNBA regular-season game, but it has also transformed the town to honor […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are set to play the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener on Friday night. Ahead of tip-off, Tyasha Harris, who was initially listed as probable due to a knee injury but was later upgraded to available, provided an update on how she is feeling. Tyasha Harris says she is […]

The Dallas Wings selected UConn standout Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in last month’s WNBA Draft, and she’ll be looking to make an immediate impact in Year 1 at the pro level. Ahead of the season opener on Friday evening, Bueckers spoke on her mindset as she’s gone from a veteran to the […]

The 2025 WNBA season promises to be one of the most exciting in the league’s 29-year history. With a fresh wave of young stars starting their professional careers, an offseason full of strategic and shocking team moves, and the W’s ever-growing popularity, this campaign could be even more transformative for women’s basketball than fans ever […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is looking ahead to her debut WNBA season. The Wings capped off the preseason with a 67-point win over the Toyota Antelopes of Japan. The Wings will start the season against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday. Bueckers will experience a “full-circle moment” as she plays against her hometown team. Full […]

The Dallas Wings begin their 2025 regular season hosting the Minnesota Lynx in a playoff rematch for DiJonai Carrington. While all eyes will be on Paige Bueckers in her WNBA debut, Carrington will catch fans’ eyes with her shoes. The Wings guard and Reebok teased a new colorway for their Engine A shoes called “Energy […]

Paige Bueckers was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft for a reason. She was one of the most complete prospects in recent memory. Expectations are high for her first season in the league. In fact, 73 percent of WNBA general managers predicted that Bueckers will win the 2025 WNBA […]

The Dallas Wings are poised for a big 2025 season. Arike Ogunbowale — one of the best players in the WNBA — is set to return and lead the way. The Wings selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft as well. However, there is one player who is not receiving as much […]

When Geno Auriemma captured his 12th national title as the head coach of the UConn Huskies, Azzi Fudd led the way. She, along with No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers and freshman phenom Sarah Strong, led the charge in a dominant season for UConn. However, Fudd and her teammates dealt with the stresses that come […]

The Dallas Wings made a roster move on Wednesday. The team announced that they waived forward Joyner Holmes ahead of the 2025 WNBA regular season. Dallas will soon announce the team’s final roster for the regular season opener on Friday. With attention on Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, some of the impactful role players have […]

The city of Dallas should be excited for basketball this season as Paige Bueckers is set to start her journey as a member of the Wings. As Bueckers was the No. 1 pick, the Mavericks were able to have the same luck, securing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft after only having a […]

After a tumultuous couple of months with the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic, the city of Dallas is on a comeback over the last few weeks. The Dallas Wings and the Mavs both won their respective draft lotteries, landing them Paige Bueckers and presumably Cooper Flagg. The Dallas Stars are also having a great run in […]

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is making waves both on and off the court as she embarks on her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. In a groundbreaking move, Bueckers has been named the first-ever athlete to serve as a Creative Director for DoorDash, marking a significant milestone […]

The Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and will have the No. 1 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft. The news comes after the Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Selecting Bueckers provided Dallas basketball fans with hope after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los […]

The Dallas Wings had their preseason home opener against the Toyota Antelopes, and they were able to get the win, 119-52. Wings fans have something to look forward to this season, and they got a glimpse of it against the Antelope. Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale will be the two star players for the Wings, […]

The Dallas Wings ended the preseason on a high note on Saturday night. Dallas cruised to a 119-52 victory over Japan’s Toyota Antelopes. The Wings won by a decisive 67 points thanks to some inspired play by the team’s biggest stars, including rookie Paige Bueckers. Bueckers played well against the Antelopes on Saturday. She logged […]

The Dallas Wings defeated the Toyota Antelopes 119-52 on Saturday in their final game of the 2025 WNBA preseason. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 17 points and six assists. After the game, Ogunbowale said she is receiving more open shots with players such as Paige Bueckers and DiJonai Carrington now on the roster. “First […]

The UConn Huskies are the reigning champions in women’s college basketball. Geno Auriemma won his 12th national championship behind a star trio in Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers, and Sarah Strong. Fudd and Strong led the way for the Huskies, scoring 24 points apiece in the 82-59 victory. She is staying for another season and announced […]

When Team USA basketball selects their roster for the 2028 Olympics, former WNBA star Sue Bird will be among those participating in the selection process. Bird was recently named the managing director of the women’s national team. One of the questions surrounding Team USA is the potential younger talent vying for roster spots, most notably […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is making headwaves before the start of the WNBA season. Bueckers is drawing Caitlin Clark comparisons as the Wings are poised to be a top draw.  Regarding adjustment, Bueckers praised the team camaraderie during Media Day on Thursday, per Colin Salao of Front Office Sports. She specifically cited coach Chris […]

Rookie phenom Paige Bueckers has been showing off how she’s adjusting to her new city, and now she’s also giving fans a glimpse into her journey of getting comfortable with her new Dallas Wings teammates. Bueckers was mic’d up during a training camp practice session, which created plenty of moments for her supporters to rave […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings held their Media Day on Wednesday. Paige Bueckers was among the players who spoke to reporters and she addressed a number of topics, including her time with UConn women’s basketball. Bueckers spent five seasons with the Huskies, so what is a lesson or two she learned during her time […]

The Dallas Wings have an increased level of excitement and attention after selecting UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Bueckers has long been considered a generational talent and potential franchise cornerstone. And it appears as if the WNBA ticket market has responded to the Paige Bueckers […]

ARLINGTON, TX — If Paige Bueckers could have one celebrity attend a Dallas Wings’ game this season, who would she select? Bueckers was asked the question Wednesday during Wings’ Media Day, and the 2025 No. 1 overall pick said she hopes Kyrie Irving attends a game this year. Paige Bueckers wants Kyrie Irving to come […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers may not consider herself a celebrity, but the sports world thinks otherwise. Bueckers is one of the biggest names in all of sports right now. As a result, Bueckers, the 2025 No. 1 overall pick, has drawn consistent comparisons to Caitlin Clark. In an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints, the Dallas […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings’ 2025 No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers has been discussed on a consistent basis over the past few weeks without question. Bueckers’ overall impact is expected to be immense. The rookie is expected to handle point guard duties, and her ability to find open teammates is going to be important. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers was the obvious choice to be selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. After all, she was one of the most complete prospects in recent memory. One element of the new Dallas Wings guard’s game that especially stands out is her ability to run the pick-and-roll as the ball-handler. […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers looks forward to being “quarterback” in her first season. Her adjustment to the team has been relatively smooth, and she has already formed relationships with notable teammates, especially Arike Ogunbowale.  Bueckers hinted briefly at their relationship after the Wings exhibition against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, per Clutchpoints. She […]

Rookie guard Paige Bueckers made her WNBA debut with the Dallas Wings on Friday during a preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces, but it wasn’t to their liking on the scoring front as the Aces cruised to a 112-78 blowout win to start their preseason off right. Not only was the game against the […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated 112-78 by the Las Vegas Aces on Friday night in their preseason opener at Notre Dame. Dallas held an early lead but Las Vegas took control in the second quarter and did not look back. For Paige Bueckers, the contest represented her first professional game. Following the defeat, the Wings […]

It is a new era of Dallas Wings hoops, and Paige Bueckers is expected to be a huge part of it. Although she is just a rookie, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is entrusted with adding an immediate spark to a franchise that finished 9-31 last season. She quickly introduced […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces will open their preseasons with a head-to-head matchup at Notre Dame on Friday. Paige Bueckers is expected to make her Wings debut in the game, and she will have the opportunity to play against the best player in the WNBA in A’ja Wilson. On Thursday […]

Arike Ogunbowale is the best player on the Dallas Wings. Paige Bueckers is the 2025 No. 1 overall pick with an extremely bright future. However, who will emerge as the Wings’ X-factor? This past offseason, the Wings acquired DiJonai Carrington, a player who earned the 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year Award with the […]

Training camps have started around the WNBA and the preseason is right around the corner as the calendar prepares to shift from April to May. The Dallas Wings have already had three days of training camp as of this story’s writing. Fortunately for fans, that means a lot of questions can begin to be answered. […]

Geno Auriemma and UConn women’s basketball need no help attracting top-tier talent, but being the current holders of the national championship trophy doesn’t hurt — especially for players with title run aspirations. Former Wisconsin forward Serah Williams chose to commit to the Huskies for her last year of college eligibility, strengthening their frontcourt and chances […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings new head coach Chris Koclanes is known for his defense-first mindset. Although the offensive side of the game is obviously important, a Koclanes-led team is likely going to prioritize the defensive element of the game. On Tuesday at training camp, Koclanes said the team is finding its defensive identity. “Today […]

ARLINGTON, TX — NaLyssa Smith played for the most popular team in the WNBA in 2024. Despite finding a new home this past offseason, Smith is once again set to play for a team that will receive no shortage of attention. Smith spent the first three seasons of her career with the Indiana Fever and […]