Dallas Wings Get Major Boost With Latest Paige Bueckers Update originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
After suffering a seven-game losing streak a few weeks ago, the Dallas Wings have bounced back to win four of their last six contests.
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Their most recent victory came on Saturday against the Washington Mystics, clinching the win 79-71 at home, all without their star rookie Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers was officially ruled out for the game due to a knee injury and was subsequently listed as “day to day.”
On Tuesday, however, Bueckers was spotted back on the floor for the team’s full practice session, a clear signal that the rookie guard might be ready to shake off her injury in time for Thursday’s contest against the Phoenix Mercury.
Since being selected No. 1 overall out of UConn in the 2025 WNBA draft, Bueckers has been the lone bright spot in a Wings campaign marked by inconsistency.
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In 13 games, she’s averaged 18.4 points, 5.8 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per outing, easily leading the team in points, assists and steals while logging a team‑high 35.6 minutes per contest (second highest in the league).
Her early-season stretch included a career‑night 35‑point effort against Phoenix on June 11, and on Monday, she became just the 10th rookie ever to be named a WNBA All-Star starter.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots during the second half against the Golden State Valkyries.Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Despite that brilliance, the Wings have struggled to find consistency without her on the court.
During a four‑game absence in May due to concussion protocol and illness, Dallas went 0-4 and fell to a league‑worst 1-9 record.
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However, with two days between now and the Wings’ next matchup with the Mercury, there’s a very real chance that Dallas’ lead playmaker could be back in the lineup.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
