Her breakthrough in the WNBA has not been disappointing, and Paige Bueckers has shown in her rookie season that she is up to the task. Unfortunately for her, a knee injury forced her to miss the latest game for the Dallas Wings, although Chris Koclanes is confident she will be back on the court very soon.
The former UConn Huskies player was sidelined for the game in which her team ultimately defeated the Washington Mystics 79-71. After speaking with the press, the Wings’ coach remains optimistic about having his star player available for the next matchup.
“Just precautionary, some soreness. Just doing our due diligence and managing what’s best for her long-term health,” the head coach stated via the insider @JoeyMistretta_.
Despite her youth and being a rookie in the league, Bueckers has proven to be on par with her teammates and is one of the standout players in this challenging campaign for Dallas, which currently holds a losing record of 5 wins and 13 losses, sitting in last place in the Western Conference.
Head coach Chris Koclanes converses with Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings against the Atlanta Dream during the fourth quarter at Gateway Center Arena on May 24, 2025 in College Park, Georgia.
Other key returns for the Wings
With the primary goal of continuing their winning streak in what has been an uphill season for Dallas, it will be crucial to keep the entire roster available and, of course, in top physical condition.
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The anticipated return of Paige Bueckers for the upcoming game against the Phoenix Mercury this Thursday is joined by the comebacks of Luisa Geiselsoder and Teaira McCowan, who had been representing their countries, Germany and Turkey respectively, in the EuroBasket.
Additionally, Koclanes addressed the situation of DiJonai Carrington — who is dealing with a rib injury: “Unique, just being extremely cautious and trusting our medical team,” the HC said. “But encouraged that she will be back on the floor sooner than you think.”
Dallas’ upcoming games
- vs Phoenix Mercury, July 3rd
- vs Phoenix Mercury, July 7th
- vs Chicago Sky, July 9th
- vs Indiana Fever, July 13th
- vs Las Vegas Aces, July 16th
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