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Paige Bueckers' Concusion Concerns Gets Valuable Update From Dallas Wings 1 May 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) is seen during the first half against the Chicago Sky at the Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

Paige Bueckers’ Concusion Concerns Gets Valuable Update From Dallas Wings

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jun 3, 2025 12:48 PM ET

Paige Bueckers’ highly anticipated WNBA debut hasn’t gone according to script. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft has hit her first major roadblock, as the Dallas Wings announced that their star rookie has entered concussion protocol following a tough loss to the Chicago Sky.

Bueckers suffered the injury during Thursday night’s 97-92 defeat, when she appeared to bump heads with veteran guard Courtney Vandersloot in the final minute of the second quarter. Initially, the impact didn’t raise concern—but postgame symptoms did.

“She didn’t really say anything, and then after the game she said she was feeling like she had a headache,” Wings head coach Chris Koclanes told reporters. “That was the first of it, and once that was said, she went right to the doctor to make sure we’re not missing anything.”

The Wings are taking a cautious approach, citing the need to reduce travel fatigue and prioritize her recovery. Bueckers will be re-evaluated after Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Storm, which she’s expected to miss, along with Saturday’s rematch against the Sky.

Paige Bueckers’ ROY Hype Faces Early Test

Despite the team’s struggles—Dallas has opened the season at 1-6 and sits tied with the Connecticut Sun for the worst record— Paige Bueckers has shown flashes of brilliance on the court. Through six games, she’s averaging 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists, numbers that still keep her in the Rookie of the Year conversation.

But her absence may create space for another rising star to steal the spotlight: Sonia Citron.

Paige Bueckers' Concusion Concerns Gets Valuable Update From Dallas Wings 2 Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Sonia Citron poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number three overall pick to the Washington Mystics in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The third overall pick out of Notre Dame is making a strong case for Rookie of the Year honors, becoming the first rookie from the 2025 class to reach 100 points. She’s averaging 14.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists through seven games for the Washington Mystics—and gaining serious traction.

Still, betting platforms like FanDuel continue to list Paige Bueckers as the frontrunner for the award, acknowledging her overall impact and potential once healthy.

Paige Bueckers' Concusion Concerns Gets Valuable Update From Dallas Wings 3 May 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives towards the basket against Chicago Sky guard Kia Nurse (11) during the second half at the Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

With Bueckers sidelined, the Wings are in survival mode early in the season. The hope is that the former UConn superstar can bounce back quickly—not just to help Dallas climb out of the basement, but to reclaim her spot as the league’s top rookie.

Until then, the WNBA world watches and waits for Paige’s return.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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