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Paige Bueckers makes a striking change in her Dallas Wings debut that could detract from her personality

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, took center stage on Wednesday during a team photoshoot and introductory event with the Dallas Wings - and it didn't take long for fans to crown her as the future of the franchise. Sporting a slick back bun instead of her signature braid, Bueckers posed for photos in her new Wings jersey in a shoot that quickly made the rounds on social media. Her confident look and poised demeanor had fans fired up about what's to come in the WNBA's next chapter."A star is born in Dallas. PB5 already looks like the face of the franchise.... swagger, skill, and that killer instinct," a user commented.Another simply wrote: "Aura."From UConn dominance to Dallas promiseThe excitement surrounding Bueckers is nothing new. The former UConn standout was widely regarded as a […]

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No Luka? No Super Bowl? No problem: Dallas fans turn to hot new star to cure the heartbreak caused by the Mavs and Cowboys

Dallas sports fans are grappling with a double dose of disappointment, and the city's hoping a new star can lift their spirits. The Dallas Mavericks' shocking February 2025 trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers left a void in the basketball scene, while the Dallas Cowboys' 7-10 season and 30-year Super Bowl drought have fans in a funk. Enter Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, who's being hailed as the city's next big hope. "Paige is a generational talent," Wings GM Curt Miller told 105.3 The Fan, hyping her potential to fill the emotional gap left by Doncic and the Cowboys' struggles. Bueckers, a 23-year-old UConn phenom, averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.5 assists en route to a 2025 NCAA title. Her 2.4 million Instagram followers outnumber […]

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Paige Bueckers’ hilarious response to being Dallas’ ‘hottest’ star goes viral and fans are loving it

The lovely Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, is already winning hearts in Dallas, and not just for her basketball prowess. During a Dallas Wings introductory press conference on April 23, the former UConn star showcased her quick wit when a reporter dubbed her "the hottest thing in Dallas right now." Bueckers, flashing her trademark humility, quipped, "I would say the weather is probably hotter than me. Different than Connecticut and Minnesota." The room erupted in laughter, and the moment, captured by FOX4 and shared widely on X, cemented her as a fan favorite before even stepping onto the court. Paige Bueckers joins Dallas Wings in powerful animated video that proves she's built for greatnessThe 23-year-old guard, who led UConn to a 2025 NCAA championship, is no stranger to the spotlight. Her college career […]

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Paige Bueckers makes statement at Dallas Wings debut with Kobe Kicks in hand

The newest face of the Dallas Wings wasted no time making an impression. Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, arrived at her introductory press conference Wednesday holding a pair of custom Kobe 5 "X-Ray" sneakers, dressed in a black and white Nike rugby polo. "Why not me" Paige Bueckers' confession of what fueled her comebackBueckers walks into the WNBA with styleThe footwear, featuring a colorway reminiscent of the Wings' own branding, was a nod to her love of basketball heritage and a signal that she's ready to carve out her own.After an emotional farewell to UConn, where she won a national championship and became the first women's college player with her own signature sneaker, Bueckers is officially stepping into the pros. Her transition marks not just the beginning of preseason for Dallas, which starts […]

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The truth about the WNBA’s Rookie contracts: Just how much are they earning?

Draft day in the WNBAis full of emotion-smiles, tears, hugs, and a whole lot of hope. This year's class brought star power in spades: Paige Bueckers, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and more graced the orange carpet, soaking in their moment. But after the cameras cut and the suits go back on the hanger, a much tougher reality kicks in for many rookies.The big question is this: what do WNBA rookies actually earn? And why is it so much less than what we see on the men's side?Caitlin Clark throws playful jab at fan with a gesture that at first looked offensiveThe answer lies in the rookie scale-a structure laid out in the 2020 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the league and the players' union. For 2025, top-four picks will earn $79,000. Those picked later in the first round drop to $72,455, […]

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The abysmal difference between Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark’s WNBA rookie contract with those of the NBA

Since the arrival of Caitlin Clark to the Indiana Fever or Angel Reese to Chicago Sky, the WNBA has seen its numbers grow with a host of new fans and new media rights deals. In fact, Clark's debut was the league's most-watched game with 2.12 million viewers on ESPN2.Paige Bueckers takes her game to the museum in a breathtaking blend of basketball and artHowever, WNBA rookie contract salaries are low. This year, the WNBA and WNBPA set the starting salary for the first four selections at $79,000 and five through eight at $75,643. For the rest of the players selected in the first round it is $72,455, for the second round picks it is $69,267 and the third round picks earn $66,079. In addition, all players receive a 2% raise in their first and second seasons. In the third and […]

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Paige Bueckers’ secret she used to shine at UConn and hopes to bring out at Dallas Wings

Picked No. 1 overall in this year's WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers has a lot of weight to carry on her shoulders. Even with all the success of her pick, Paige doesn't have it easy. Dallas Wings are coming off of losing their three-year playoff streak by winning only nine games last season. That's why Dallas is fully confident that her addition will help the team achieve new and important victories.Paige Spiranac distracts her opponents with the way she recovers after stumbling on the golf courseAll of these expectations fall on Paige. Fortunately, she has a plan to deal with it all and calm her mind to focus on the game.In the inaugural Game Changers edition of Bustle, Bueckers shared how she gets inner peace prior to games:I read a couple of my devotionals. "God X Basketball" is one of the […]

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Paige Bueckers didn’t like Cameron Brink too much in the WNBA Draft and highlighted another player

Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink may be sidelined for now, but she's not stepping back from showing love to her WNBA sisters. In a new episode of her podcast "Straight to Cam," Brink didn't hesitate when asked who turned heads the most at the 2025 WNBA Draft. Though the spotlight mostly circled around Paige Bueckers, who was taken first overall, Brink made it known that the night's real fashion MVP, in her eyes, was Washington Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen."I think she was... I'm biased because we played together, but I think Kiki was best dressed," Brink said, referring to their time as Stanford teammates.Her co-host Sydel Curry-Lee, sister of NBA star Steph Curry, was quick to agree."Oh, me too," Curry-Lee responded.Iriafen's look made a statementThe compliments weren't just about glamour. Brink was clear-Iriafen's outfit was more than just fashion. […]

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Angel Reese is forgotten as Caitlin Clark’s fans point to another foe for the WNBA crown

The WNBA season hasn't even tipped off, and yet the debate between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers is heating up with all the intensity of a playoff rivalry. Although the two have yet to face off as professionals, their passionate fanbases are already clashing."Why not me" Paige Bueckers' confession of what fueled her comebackOn May 16, the city of Hopkins, Minnesota, will temporarily rebrand itself as "Paige Bueckers, Minnesota" to honor its hometown hero. Bueckers, a Hopkins High School alum turned UConn legend, capped off her collegiate career by leading the Huskies to the 2025 national championship before being selected No. 1 overall in the WNBA Draft. In recognition of her achievements, Hopkins officials approved the one-day renaming of the city-a move that set off fireworks online."They are trying to manufacture another Clark and its frankly sad. You cant create […]

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Paige Bueckers’ hometown will pay her an incredible and unbelievable tribute

In a town with 15,000 inhabitants, Paige Bueckers stood out with her game since she was five years old and caught the attention of her neighbors in Edina. Now, her hometown will try to repay her for the joys it has given her with this incredibly warm tribute. "Why not me" Paige Bueckers' confession of what fueled her comebackHer former Hopkins coach, Brian Cosgriff, recalled Paige's first steps into the sport and into fame. As time went on and well into her senior year, nearly thirteen hundred people waited for Bueckers to exit the locker room so they could share a moment with her. According to Essentially Sport, Brian said that she: She would stay to sign autographs. She would sign or take pictures with every one of them.Now, the Hopkins City Council decided to honor her on the day […]

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