
Despite the Dallas Wings navigating stormy waters with a 5-13 record, Paige Bueckers has proven she’s built for the big stage. The young point guard was named a starter for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, earning the second-highest number of votes among guards-trailing only the headline-making Caitlin Clark.
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Averaging 18.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per game, Bueckers is exceeding expectations. Her impact has been both immediate and consistent, even on a team that’s still struggling to find its rhythm.
Bueckers remains a steady force
While she shines, the rest of the team has been on a rollercoaster. In under a week, the Wings welcomed two EuroBasket players, waived two others, traded veteran NaLyssa Smith, and signed Liatu King as an emergency reinforcement.
The chaos was evident in Wednesday’s practice: only six players were available due to injuries and roster moves. Notably absent were Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington, the team’s other backcourt anchors.
A mindset forged at UConn
Despite the turmoil, Bueckers hasn’t flinched. “Unfortunately, I’ve been through this before,” she said, recalling her UConn days. “Honestly, it’s kind of fun playing when the odds are stacked against you.”
The Dallas Wings are struggling in the 2025 season, but their star rookie, Paige Bueckers, is stealing the spotlight with elite performances
She knows adversity well. Between knee injuries and a torn ACL, she missed nearly two full college seasons. But in 2024, she returned in full force-leading the Huskies to a national championship, playing in the Final Four with just six available teammates against Iowa.
Pivotal matchup against Phoenix Mercury
On Thursday, Bueckers will once again lead a short-handed roster as Dallas hosts the Phoenix Mercury (12-5), one of the toughest opponents on the schedule. Surviving that test could give the team some breathing room before a demanding road stretch against the Mercury, Sky, and Fever.
Amid the chaos, Paige Bueckers is emerging as the guiding light for a Wings squad in desperate need of leadership and competitive fire. Just a few games into her pro career, she’s already playing like a veteran. Dallas may lack stability-but with Paige on the court, there’s reason to hope.
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