Paige Bueckers Reacts to Team USA Announcement on Friday

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Paige Bueckers Reacts to Team USA Announcement on Friday

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Will Chesanek | Last updated Oct 23, 2026 3:41 PM ET

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings saw their season come to an end at the hands of Gabby Williams and the Golden State Valkyries, losing 2-1 in the first-round series of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs earlier in October. Golden State proved to be a strong opponent, as the team is currently facing Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream in the 2026 WNBA Finals.

Bueckers had a tremendous season for Dallas, leading the team in minutes (32.8 per game), assists (5.9 per game) and scoring (20.9 points per game). The 6-foot-0 guard also hauled in 4.1 rebounds per game while averaging 1.0 steals per game. The 25-year-old was an electric shooter, finishing ninth in the league at 41.0% from three-point range while shooting 51.2% from the field.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers.Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

With the WNBA offseason drawing near, it appears the Minnesota native has made her opinion known about a women’s basketball decision. On Friday, Bueckers took to social media, posting on her Instagram Story about a Team USA basketball decision involving teammate and guard Aziaha James.

In the Instagram Story, Bueckers posted a picture of James showing a graphic of her full front profile and another of her with her elbow extended. Underneath her elbow are the words “USA” in bright red, along with her name and the tournament name.

James was selected to represent Team USA at the FIBA 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup. The event will be held from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 in San Salvador, El Salvador. The competition has been held annually since 2021.

Joining James to represent the United States in the tournament are Indiana Fever forward Aerial Powers, Seattle Storm guard Flau’jae Johnson and Chicago Sky guard Sydney Taylor. The men’s team will include veterans Riley Battin, Henry Caruso, Jimmer Fredette and Mitch Hahn.

Aziaha James will compete for the 2026 USA 3×3 Women’s AmeriCup Team in San Salvador, El Salvador pic.twitter.com/9mJCKYtzYV
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) October 23, 2026