Dallas Wings Coach Issues Statement on Paige Bueckers' Injury After Big Game Against Fever
Dallas Wings Coach Issues Statement on Paige Bueckers' Injury After Big Game Against Fever originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Paige Bueckers went off for the Dallas Wings on Friday night, dropping a team-high 27 points on 9-of-18 shooting, with six assists, two steals, two blocks and two triples against the Indiana Fever.
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Unfortunately for Dallas, Bueckers' offensive explosion still wasn't enough to carry them to a victory against a Fever side that was missing the services of the injured Caitlin Clark. In the end, Indiana scored a big road win against the Wings, 94-86.
Bueckers, though, ended up on the sidelines on Saturday night as Dallas played in the second night of a back-to-back set. The Wings ruled their star guard out against the Washington Mystics due to a right knee injury.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is ruled out on Saturday due to a knee injury.Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
As it turns out, however, Wings fans need not worry about Bueckers' sudden injury absence. Head coach Chris Kolcanes spoke to reporters before the Mystics game and revealed that the issue is not serious.
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"Just precautionary, some soreness," Kolcanes said, via Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints. "Just doing our due diligence and managing what's best for her long-term health."
Bueckers' absence from the Mystics game came as a bit of a surprise, considering how she looked perfectly fine against Indiana. Based on Kolcanes' statement, it appears that the decision to have her sit out on Saturday involved wanting to give the No. 1 overall pick some rest on the second night of a back-to-back.
As such, barring any unforeseen setbacks, Bueckers should be back in action in Dallas' next game, which will be on Thursday against the Phoenix Mercury.
Related: Dallas Wings Make Decision After Unwanted Paige Bueckers Situation
Related: Fever Coach Stephanie White Issues Apology After Caitlin Clark Decision
Related: Former Fever Player Reveals Striking Similarity Between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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