Wings’ Bueckers Out with Concussion, Return Unclear

Dallas Wings rookie and 2025 WNBA No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers has been placed in concussion protocol after playing 36 minutes and posting 15 points, eight assists, and five rebounds in a 97-92 loss to the Chicago Sky. She will miss at least two games against the Sky and Seattle Storm, with her earliest possible return on June 6 against the Los Angeles Sparks, pending re-evaluation after Tuesday’s contest. Bueckers, averaging 14.7 points, 6.7 assists, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 steals per game while leading the team in minutes, has quickly become a key player for Dallas. Her absence is a setback for the Wings, who are currently 1-5 and last in the Western Conference. Since drafting Bueckers, the team has experienced a surge in fan interest and ticket sales. The exact circumstances of her head injury remain unclear, but both team and fans are hoping for her swift recovery.