Paige Bueckers enters concussion protocol, will miss next 2 Dallas Wings games
Another No. 1 pick will miss multiple games, as Paige Bueckers will be sidelined for, at least, two, the Dallas Wings announced Friday. Bueckers was placed in the WNBA's concussion protocol after Thursday's loss to the Chicago Sky, though she played through the end of that game. She will be out for, at minimum, the Wings' rematch against Chicago on Sunday, as well as Tuesday's contest against the Seattle Storm.
There has been a spate of head/face injuries in the early season, with Rickea Jackson, Tiffany Hayes, Te-Hina Paopao and Shakira Austin all missing time with concussions or hits to the head. Aces All-Star Jewell Loyd has also worn a mask after a facial injury suffered in the team's opener.
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The league implemented its concussion policy in 2012, and reviews it periodically 'in order to keep it current and consistent with the evolving science of concussion management,' per the collective bargaining agreement.
Although Dallas (1-5) has struggled to start the season, Bueckers has been a bright spot, averaging 14.7 points and 6.7 assists per game, ranking fifth in the league. Per Across the Timeline, Bueckers joined Candace Parker as the second-ever rookie to total at least 50 points, 25 assists and 15 rebounds in her first four games. In the Wings' lone win against the Connecticut Sun, Bueckers became the only rookie to post a stat line of at least 20 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals while shooting 80 percent from the field.
Dallas likely would have been favored against the Sky Saturday with Bueckers available. If she isn't able to return soon afterwards, the Wings would face an uphill battle when Commissioner's Cup play begins in June.
This article originally appeared in The Athletic.
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