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UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd’s appearance at a Dallas Wings game drew a massive line of fans to take a picture with her. Fudd was there to support her former teammate Paige Bueckers. The two led the Huskies to their 12th national championship in school history a few months ago in a redemption story […]

Napheesa Collier is on a mission, and the rest of the league is starting to take notice. On Wednesday night, the Minnesota Lynx star delivered her third straight 20-point performance, leading her team to a gritty 85-81 win over the Dallas Wings. The victory not only pushed the Lynx to a perfect 3-0 start but […]

The Dallas Wings may have come up short in an 85-81 loss to the Minnesota Lynx, but rookie guard Paige Bueckers delivered a historic and emotional performance in her return to her home state. In just her third WNBA game, the 6-foot point guard tallied her first career double-double with 12 points and 10 assists, […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been looking forward to her first game back in her home state of Minnesota since she was drafted first overall in April. Many people who supported Bueckers throughout her life and career made appearances at the Wings’ May 21 game at the Minnesota Lynx, including family members and former […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night by a final score of 85-81. Dallas battled throughout the game and even cut the deficit to three at one point late in the fourth quarter. In the end, though, Minnesota emerged victorious and the Wings now hold an 0-3 record. […]

As the Dallas Wings hit the road against the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday, it was a major deal for rookie guard Paige Bueckers as it was her return to her home state. The Wings are 0-2 to start the 2025 WNBA season, and looking to get in the win column for the first time this […]

At this point, there is no denying that Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers is living out a dream. A dream dating back to her early years in Minnesota that she is now sharing with her family and friends.  One of those friends, former UConn teammate Aubrey Griffin, exchanged an embrace with Bueckers on Thursday. Griffin […]

As Paige Bueckers’ rookie season in the WNBA with the Dallas Wings continues, her next stop is a return to her hometown against the Minnesota Lynx. Bueckers grew up in Minnesota and attended nearby Hopkins High School where she blossomed into the top recruit in her class. Plenty has happened since then, between winning a […]

The Dallas Mavericks shocked the basketball world back in February when they traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Fans worried that the future of professional basketball in Dallas was in trouble. Luckily for them, both the NBA and WNBA Draft lotteries fell their way and both the Mavericks and Dallas Wings secured the […]

In her first two games in the WNBA, Dallas Wings No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers has been everything, and then some. Despite the Wings being 0-2, the former UConn basketball star has shown major promise. As a result, plenty of teams are double-teaming her and forcing the ball out of her hands. Not to […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers played well on Monday despite receiving the double-team on a fairly consistent basis. Bueckers’ Dallas Wings were ultimately defeated 79-71 by the Seattle Storm, but Bueckers scored 19 points and added eight assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block. After the game, Bueckers was asked about opposing teams’ strategies […]

The Paige Bueckers mania in Dallas continues to grow. On Monday, the Dallas Wings rookie guard is suiting up for her second regular-season game in the WNBA against the visiting Seattle Storm at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Among the many people in attendance to watch the Wings game versus Seattle was none other […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are playing the Seattle Storm on Monday night. The game features the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers and Domnique Malonga. Before the game, Bueckers, who was selected by the Wings first overall in the draft, shared her thoughts on Malonga, […]

The Dallas Wings dropped their 2025 season opener by a final score of 99-84 against the Minnesota Lynx on Friday night. Paige Bueckers played fairly well in her WNBA debut, scoring 10 points while also recording seven rebounds and two assists. Heading into Monday’s game against the Seattle Storm, however, there is one immediate fix […]

As Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers made her official debut in the regular season, some may have found it to be disappointing since it wasn’t an exceptional performance. While it’s still an emotional moment for the Wings’ first-round pick and her family, even she can acknowledge there is more work to be done, as head […]

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers, alongside several other WNBA rookies, was featured in an eye-opening commercial on the league’s partnership with the fashion brand, Coach. The multiyear partnership was announced in a press release with the following mission. “Highlighting the intersection between sports and fashion, the agreement brings on Coach as the WNBA’s luxury handbag […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Paige Bueckers’ first basket in the WNBA preseason was a tremendous floating layup over reigning MVP A’ja Wilson. Bueckers’ first WNBA regular season basket wasn’t quite as smooth. However, she was able to display her tenacity with the bucket, a shot following a rebound of her own first missed attempt. Paige Bueckers’ […]

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 […]