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4 days ago
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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. Advertisement 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. Chicago Sky, Dallas Wings, WNBA, women's sports 2025 The Athletic Media Company
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Sport
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Angel Reese Reacts To Historic News After Fever Game
To open her second WNBA season, Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky faced a tough start, falling to 0-1 after a 35-point loss. On Saturday, Reese and the Sky traveled to Gainbridge Fieldhouse, losing to Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 93-58 in front of a sold-out crowd. Advertisement Coming into the game, Reese had recorded 446 rebounds during the 2024 WNBA season, which marked the most by a rookie in league history. The former LSU star had also recorded 462 points leading up to the game against Indiana. Less five minutes into Saturday's game, Reese had already recorded her fourth rebound and the 450th of her two-year career. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images In doing so, Reese became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 450 or more points and 450 or more rebounds. The previous record belonged to Tina Charles, who accomplished this in 40 games, per Across the Timeline. In the loss, she finished with 12 points on 5-of-14 shooting and 17 rebounds, another double-double for Reese. This brought her career totals to 474 points and 463 rebounds, obtaining these numbers in just 35 games. Advertisement On Monday, TOGETHXR on X posted the historic news on social media. "One game in and already more history for @Reese10Angel 👑" Reese, who has been relatively silent on social media since the loss to Indiana, reacted to the post with a simple response. "🙏🏽," Reese wrote. While Reese and Clark both made a bit of history in Saturday's opener, the big headline from the game comes from the heated exchange between the two. Clark was handed a flagrant foul for slightly shoving Reese to the floor, while Reese and Aliyah Boston picked up technicals for the aftermath. The Sky will have a few more days of rest before playing their second game of the 2025 season, facing Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Related: New Video Shows Caitlin Clark's Motivation for Shoving Angel Reese
Forbes
15-04-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
2025 WNBA Draft: Paige Bueckers Goes No. 1, Dominique Malonga No. 2
WNBA commissionner Cathy Engelbert (L) welcomes Paige Bueckers as she is the number one pick drafted ... More by the Dallas Wings during the 2025 WNBA Draft at the Shed in New York City on April 14, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) There might not have been a surprised face in the room, but there was no shortage of excitement when Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced Paige Bueckers as the first overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings. The announcement came on the heels of Bueckers winning the NCAA tournament less than two weeks ago, making her the first player since Breanna Stewart in 2016 to be drafted No. 1 and win the national championship in the same year. She joins a select group of only six to do so in WNBA history, all from only two schools: Connecticut and Tennessee. Although there were no doubts that Bueckers would land the first overall spot in the draft, concerns had been raised regarding the Wings being able to keep their lottery pick, since the only Texan franchise in the league has navigated rough waters both on and off the court in recent seasons. Missteps and disappointments such as having to pull their Rebel-edition jersey from the stores due to its homage to a military program that excluded Black women, to not making the playoffs in 2024 after being a semifinalist in 2023, fueled speculations about Dallas not being appealing enough for someone with such stardom. Potential trades and scenarios were considered as alternatives by media and fans, but for newly appointed general manager Curt Miller, that was never on the table. 'No, we were never going to trade the pick,' Miller stated during the post-draft media availability. 'We knew we had a special opportunity, and very early on, it was Paige, and Paige only. And she's such a special player. So, very fortunate. Takes us all the way back to that draft lottery where we knew we had an incredible opportunity.' The Seattle Storm, which held the No. 2 overall pick, was one of the main teams brought up in trade scenarios as some deemed the four-time WNBA champion a more desirable destination for players like Bueckers. Despite a rocky start to the offseason that saw franchise player Jewell Loyd request a trade following harassment and bullying allegations against the coaching staff, recent investments raised the team's stock. Seattle has its own brand-new practice facility and hosts games in the recently renovated Climate Pledge Arena, with capacity for 18,300 fans—over 10,000 more than that of Dallas' home court, College Park Center, in Arlington, Texas. With a maximum capacity of 7,000, the Wings held the second-lowest attendance in the WNBA in 2024, according to Across the Timeline. WNBA commissionner Cathy Engelbert (R) welcomes French player Dominique Malonga as she is the number ... More two pick drafted by the Seattle Storm during the 2025 WNBA Draft at the Shed in New York City on April 14, 2025. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images) With its lottery pick, the Storm selected 19-year-old French prodigy Dominique Malonga at No. 2. The 6-foot-6 center became the favorite for the second overall selection after the now TCU guard Olivia Miles opted to stay in college and enter the transfer portal rather than declaring for the draft. Although not fulfilling an immediate need in Seattle, Malonga is considered the type of talent that a team can't pass on. 'She's a unicorn. She is one of one, in my opinion. Her ability to do multiple things on a basketball court, guard multiple positions, whether it is the five, whether it's the four, I think her versatility lends to a successful career in our league,' head coach Noelle Quinn said. 'The thing that is very intriguing about her is just the way that she's grown rapidly over the last few years. And so, if you think about her ability to go inside-out, stretch her game, but also her defensive prowess—you know, there's some versatility to her game that won't have me say she is this or that. She is 100% an amazing athlete.' Malonga's professional experience internationally at such a young age gives her an edge over collegiate athletes, who have mostly faced only players untested at the highest level. In addition to representing France in the Olympics, she geared up for LDLC ASVEL Feminin in the EuroCup 2024-25, finishing with a double-double average of 18.5 points and 11 rebounds per game. Those numbers beat those of Dana Evans, of the Chicago Sky, and Temi Fagbenle, of the Indiana Fever. Deemed by San Antonio Spurs and French legend Tony Parker 'the female Victor Wembanyama," Malonga now has the chance to follow in the footsteps of her fellow countryman and expand Europe's surge in American professional basketball to the women's league. The No. 1 and No. 2 pick in the WNBA draft will face each other on May 19, when Seattle travels to Dallas for their first meeting of the season.
