Paige Bueckers’ arrival in Dallas marked one of the most anticipated debuts in recent WNBA history. Drafted first overall by the Wings, the UConn standout is stepping into a league eager to see her impact on and off the court.
Her contract now puts numbers to the hype. As a rookie under the WNBA’s pay scale, her salary reveals both the promise and the limitations of what top draft picks earn in their first seasons at the professional level.
Yet her value extends far beyond her league paycheck. With endorsements, partnerships, and new ventures already in motion, the financial story surrounding the young guard is just starting to unfold in Dallas.
What is Paige Bueckers’ salary with Dallas Wings?
Paige Bueckers’ rookie year with the Dallas Wings comes with a salary of $78,831, as laid out by the WNBA’s standard pay scale for top draft picks. It may seem modest for a No. 1 overall pick, but it reflects the league’s structured rookie income framework.
Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings walks backcourt during a game against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center on July 16, 2025. (Source: Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Over the first three seasons, she will earn approximately $247,688—escalating each year—to reach a total of $348,198 if Dallas exercises its fourth‑year team option. That final year payout nudges her salary into six‑figure territory.
While WNBA pay remains tightly controlled, her income story doesn’t end here. She also holds a high-value deal with Unrivaled, a 3×3 league where her first-year salary alone reportedly exceeds her entire four-year total—shifting the optics on her economic impact dramatically.
Paige Bueckers’ contract: How long will she be with Dallas Wings?
Following her selection as the No. 1 overall pick in the April 2025 WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers inked a three‑year rookie‑scale contract with the Dallas Wings, carrying a team option for a fourth year in 2028.
Her deal guarantees league‑set salaries for 2025–27, with the team holding decision power on the 2028 season. If exercised, that fourth year kicks her earnings up to $100,510, and brings her overall contract value to $348,198.
Under WNBA rules, rookie contracts are tied to current collective bargaining terms—meaning her deal remains fixed even as a new CBA is negotiated. Unless Dallas waives her or opts not to pick up the final year, she is expected to stay through 2028.
