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Big Paige Bueckers News Released on Monday
Big Paige Bueckers News Released on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paige Bueckers is currently working through her rookie season with the Dallas Wings. The former UConn Huskies star was drafted by the Wings with the No. 1 overall pick. After four years at UConn, Bueckers was set to make an immediate impact on the struggling WNBA team. Advertisement During her rookie season with the Wings, Bueckers suffered a head injury, keeping her sidelined and currently on concussion protocol. As Bueckers works her way back into the lineup, looking to get clear from the WNBA's protocol and return to action, she was involved in some big news outside of the white lines. On Monday, Wings reporter Joey Mistretta revealed that Panini America is honoring Paige Bueckers with a basketball card. The rookie card is available for a limited time, seemingly urging fans to make a move and purchase a piece of memorabilia from the Wings star. The "instant card" released by Panini America, "the world's largest sports and entertainment collectibles company," officially dropped after the Dallas Wings rookie scored 21 points in a 109-87 victory over the Connecticut Sun. Advertisement According to an official release, "The Panini Instant collection exists to commemorate milestones and achievements in real time, so fans don't have to wait months (or even seasons) to capture their favorite moments." Throughout her rookie season with the Wings, Paige Bueckers has posted 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5). Jerome Miron-Imagn Images As explained by Panini America, the card which will be available in limited time and limited quantity will range from $9.99 and up, depending on the type of product chosen by fans online. Related: Angel Reese Had No Words for Chicago Sky Announcement on Sunday Related: Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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WNBA Reacts to Warriors Guard Making Appearance at Sunday Night Game
WNBA Reacts to Warriors Guard Making Appearance at Sunday Night Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Valkyries are the newest team to enter the WNBA, a league that is suddenly a hot and growing commodity. They have given the league 13 teams, and they're off to a not-too-shabby 2-4 start two weeks into the 2025 season. Advertisement They were fairly competitive on Sunday at home versus the Minnesota Lynx, the team that narrowly lost the championship to the New York Liberty last year, even though they ended up losing, 86-75. It was Golden State's first Commissioner's Cup game, and there was a special fan in attendance. Brandin Podziemski from the NBA's Golden State Warriors, as well as the rapper known as Common, were at Chase Center for Sunday's game. The Warriors schlepped their way through the first half of the NBA season, but the midseason acquisition of six-time All-Star forward Jimmy Butler revitalized them, and in particular, Stephen Curry. Advertisement Once Butler made his Warriors debut, they went 23-8 through the rest of the regular season. By the time the playoffs started, they were being tabbed as legitimate championship contenders. May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) is introduced before the start of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images Unfortunately, Curry injured his hamstring in Game 1 of the second round of the playoffs versus the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they ended up falling in five games. On Sunday, second-year guard Kate Martin got hot with 14 points in 19 minutes off the bench. Veronica Burton led the Valkyries in scoring with 21 points, while four-time All-Star forward Napheesa Collier paced Minnesota with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Advertisement With a 7-0 record, Minnesota is tied with the defending champion New York Liberty for the best record in the WNBA. Related: Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Liberty Coach's Blunt Response to Sabrina Ionescu's Behavior During Blowout
Liberty Coach's Blunt Response to Sabrina Ionescu's Behavior During Blowout originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Liberty are sending a message that they're perhaps primed to win their second straight WNBA championship this season. Advertisement On Sunday, they pulverized the Connecticut Sun by a final score of 100-52, and they equaled their league-record of 19 made 3-pointers in a game, and four of them came from Sabrina Ionescu, who scored a team-high 18 points on 6-of-9 overall shooting. Even though the Liberty were flying high in the third quarter, they challenged a foul that was called on Ionescu when Marina Mabrey of the Sun attempted a 3-pointer. They won the challenge, and Ionescu reacted with an exuberant celebration. She explained the challenge and her celebration, and head coach Sandy Brondello immediately had a response. "I was just really in the moment, but I knew I didn't foul her," Ionescu said. "So very thankful for my coaches and entrusting me with the fact that I asked for a challenge because I know I didn't. My ponytail was sideways. She hit me. Obviously, we were up by a lot, so it was a great opportunity for us to challenge and make sure that I can continue to earn Sandy's trust to be able to continue to challenge." Advertisement "She has my trust," Brondello said. New York jumped out to a 31-13 lead at the end of the first quarter, and it never looked back. It had an incredible 29 assists on 33 made field goals, and it held Connecticut to just 31.1% shooting while forcing 21 turnovers, which helped it score 29 fast-break points. Along with the Minnesota Lynx, New York is the only remaining undefeated team in the WNBA. Jun 1, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) drives past Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images So far this season, Ionescu is averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 4.7 rebounds a game. The guard seems to be on her way to her fourth straight All-Star game selection and possibly her fourth All-WNBA nod. Advertisement Sunday's contest was the first Commissioner's Cup contest for the Liberty. They will visit the Washington Mystics on Thursday as the in-season tournament continues. Related: Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Kate Martin's Girlfriend Sends Message Amid Valkyries Guard's Career Game
Kate Martin's Girlfriend Sends Message Amid Valkyries Guard's Career Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA's newest expansion team, are trying to get off to a decent start this season. On Sunday, they looked to earn their third win when they faced the Minnesota Lynx at home. Advertisement Guard Kate Martin had one of her best games as a pro with 14 points on 4-of-5 shooting from the field. She was a second-round draft pick in 2024 out of Iowa, and she played for the Las Vegas Aces last year before becoming a member of Golden State. While Golden State was competitive in the first half, it mustered only 23 points in the second half and was on the wrong side of an 86-75 final score. Martin's girlfriend, Claire Gransee, is at Sunday's game, and she posted a message on social media. "Well……I found out why Kate is having an amazing game. CLAIRE IS BACK!!!🔥," Gransee wrote. At Iowa, Martin, a six-foot guard, played with Caitlin Clark for four years and was a full-time starter for all four of the seasons she was teammates with Clark. In all, she played five seasons with the Hawkeyes and finished with averages of 8.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.9 assists. Advertisement She became a strong 3-point shooter in her last two seasons with the Hawkeyes, and she made 41.4% of her 3-point attempts during the 2022-23 campaign. In both of those seasons, they reached the women's NCAA championship game, only to lose on both occasions. Iowa s Caitlin Clark (22) and Kate Martin (20) wave to the crowd during senior recognitoion Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Hansen/Iowa City Press-Citizen / USA TODAY NETWORK Martin has struggled with her shooting thus far in her pro career. Coming into Sunday, she had shot just 29.9% from the field since the start of last season. Gransee also went to Iowa, and she earned a bachelor's degree in communications. She reportedly works as a human resources associate at Publicis Sapient, a Boston-based IT consulting firm. Advertisement Martin made her relationship with Gransee public in June of last year. Related: Angel Reese Receives Punishment for Actions in Chicago Sky Game This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Fans Upset After DiJonai Carrington's Punishment During Chicago Sky Game
Fans Upset After DiJonai Carrington's Punishment During Chicago Sky Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings on Saturday night by a score of 94-83, giving them their second win of the 2025 WNBA season. The Wings dropped to 1-6 on the year, with this latest loss coming without rookie guard Paige Bueckers in the lineup. This record puts Dallas at the bottom of the Western Conference standings. Advertisement Guard DiJonai Carrington had a solid performance for Dallas despite the loss, pitching in 16 points, a season-high six assists and three rebounds. During Saturday's matchup, Carrington was called for a flagrant foul late in the third quarter after a block attempt on Sky guard Ariel Atkins. The play has caused quite a stir among WNBA fans. Upon further review, fans felt a flagrant foul was not a justifiable punishment, as they believe Carrington missed Atkins entirely. Several fans took to social media to voice their complaints about the issuing of a flagrant. "I was there in person and didn't see it," one fan responded. Advertisement "It's definitely a foul. Lots of body contact," a fan replied. "But it should just be a common foul, nothing flagrant there." "Flagrant but she didn't hit her with her arm at all lol," another added. "She went for the ball," a fan replied. "A foul could be called but a flagrant foul is another terrible WNBA officiating call." Dallas Wings guard DiJonai Carrington (21).Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images "Terrible referee call, the W has no credibility 😂," a fan chimed in. "They called it a flagrant foul for the wind up which I think is absolutely ridiculous," another fan added. "This call being upgraded changed the game," one fan wrote. "There was no contract above the shoulders Just how are you supposed to go for a block." Advertisement "Looks like a pretty standard foul to me," another fan responded. Despite the questionable call, Carrington is averaging 11.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in her first season with the Wings. She spent the previous four with the Connecticut Sun after being drafted in 2021. The Wings will be back in action on Tuesday, as they take on the Seattle Storm. As for the Sky, they will have to wait until June 7 to play their first game of the 2025 WNBA Commissioner's Cup. They will take on the 2-4 Indiana Fever in Chicago. Related: DiJonai Carrington Had 8 Words for Paige Bueckers After Wings' Loss to Sky Related: Cameras Catch Angel Reese's Reaction After Scoring on DiJonai Carrington This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
