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Dallas Wings Reveal Major Paige Bueckers News on Saturday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Rowan Fisher-Shotton | Last updated Jun 7, 2025 7:14 PM ET

The Dallas Wings entered Saturday with a league-worst 1-8 mark, enduring two separate four-game losing streaks in their first nine outings.

With No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers sidelined, the Wings have struggled to generate playmaking; they shot just 30% from deep in their recent 93-79 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.

However, in a development that could alter the trajectory of Dallas's season, Bueckers has been listed as probable for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Lynx after missing three straight games under concussion protocol.

Bueckers’ potential return comes after a week of non-contact work and limited shooting drills at practice, offering cautious optimism to a Wings squad desperate for a spark.

Paige Bueckers (illness) probable for Sunday.
— Underdog WNBA (@UnderdogWNBA) June 7, 2025

At UConn, Bueckers ended her career as the program’s all-time leader in scoring average (19.9 ppg) and guided the Huskies to a 12th NCAA title in 2025.

She won the Wade Trophy, Honda Sports Award, Nancy Lieberman Award and was a three-time unanimous first-team All-American.

Drafted first overall in April, Bueckers made an immediate impact. In her first six games, she has averaged 14.7 points, 6.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds and leads the Wings in steals (2.0) per game.

At 23 years old, Bueckers has already become the face of the franchise and a key driver of ticket sales and fan engagement in Arlington.

While Bueckers' probable listing doesn't guarantee a full-effort return, it represents a potentially significant turning point in what's been an otherwise forgettable 2025 season for the Wings.

Sunday's contest against the Lynx tips off at 4 p.m. ET in Dallas.

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

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