Dallas Wings Make Troubling Paige Bueckers Decision on Thursday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Max Escarpio | Last updated Aug 7, 2025 4:14 PM ET

The Dallas Wings have been struggling all season, despite the addition of Paige Bueckers.

Bueckers was drafted by the Wings with the No. 1 overall pick and has since made an immediate impact, seemingly setting herself up to win the Rookie of the Year award.

She's been a star for Dallas, but the Wings stand 12th in the WNBA standings with an 8-22 record.

On Thursday, the Wings were at practice, preparing for a matchup against the New York Liberty. Dallas will be playing New York for the second time in four days when they face off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday.

Unfortunately for Dallas, it may be playing without Bueckers.

According to Joey Mistretta, Bueckers did not practice one day prior to the team's matchup against New York, one of the best teams in the league.

Paige Bueckers (back) is NOT practicing today, per source
— Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) August 7, 2025

Bueckers has been working through back pains. She previously mentioned that she's hoping it will not interfere with her ability to play, and she is considered day-to-day, per Khristina Williams.

Bueckers played in the team's most recent game against New York. She finished with 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists.

Throughout her rookie season in the WNBA, Bueckers has posted 18.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game for the Wings. Bueckers leads the team in points and assists while also averaging 1.8 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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