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Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Dallas Wings GM Curt Miller Praises Paige Bueckers After WNBA Debut
Paige Bueckers' first WNBA game may not have ended in a win, but her performance left a strong impression on Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller. Following the team's 99–84 loss to the Minnesota Lynx on opening night, Miller spoke with reporters about the early stages of the Wings' rebuild—and singled out Bueckers' leadership and presence in her WNBA debut. Advertisement 'I'm not gonna critique the basketball near as much,' Miller said, via 'but you know, I just—I appreciate the command that she has of the game. And again, we're just gonna get better and better. They're all learning to play with each other. Training camps are so fast. But I'm just really excited about the potential. This group is gonna look a lot different in July than they do in May.' Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, opened the scoring for Dallas with a putback layup and went on to tally 10 points, seven rebounds, and two assists in 31 minutes. She joined a new-look starting lineup featuring Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington, Myisha Hines-Allen, and NaLyssa Smith—all of whom reached double figures in scoring aside from Smith. While the Wings stayed competitive in the first half—entering the break tied at 46—the Lynx took control in the third quarter behind a dominant run from Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams. Despite the result, Miller remained focused on long-term development and chemistry. Advertisement 'They're all learning to play with each other,' he said. 'We're asking players maybe to have a higher role than maybe what has been asked for many of them in the past. And I look forward to watching them embrace that and see if they can step into those opportunities.' Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts against the Minnesota Lynx during the first half at College Park Jairaj-Imagn Images Bueckers' debut was one of several bright spots for a young Dallas team navigating its first steps in a new era. Her performance offered the Wings a glimpse of the leadership they'll be counting on as the season progresses and throughout her career. The Wings return to action Monday, May 19, against the Seattle Storm at 7:00 p.m. CT. Related: WNBA GMs Make Big Paige Bueckers Prediction Before Debut
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Rams Share Clear Statement With Sparks Before WNBA Season Opener
There's no doubt that the 2024 season was extremely disappointing for the LA Sparks, as they accumulated an 8-32 record, which marked their first time not reaching double-digit wins in franchise history. That poor performance ultimately led them to mutually part ways with second-year head coach Curt Miller, who had compiled a 25-55 record, and brought in Lynne Roberts as the replacement. Advertisement Now, it's a new year, and on Friday, they are set to open up 2025 on the road with an exciting matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, who are entering their inaugural season. The game is not scheduled to start until 7 p.m. PT, and before then, the Los Angeles Rams had a message for the Sparks saying, "Let's go @LASparks! Good luck this season!" Of course, the Rams have seen a lot of success since moving back from St. Louis to Los Angeles in 2016 and putting together a 84-64 record with six playoff appearances and one Super Bowl victory. There's no doubt the Sparks would love to join the Rams and once again be known as a franchise that continuously succeeds, as they have not made it to the playoffs since 2020 and last won a championship in 2016. Advertisement Other than a coaching change, the Sparks did make several offseason additions, but the biggest was trading for three-time All-Star and two-time WNBA Finals champion guard Kelsey Plum. Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink (22).© Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK It will see if any of those significant moves, and of course, the good mojo from the Rams, pays off, as ESPN BET gives the Sparks the seventh-best odds (+4000) of winning it all this season. Related: Indiana Fever Turn Heads with Roster Announcement on Thursday
NBC Sports
14-05-2025
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- NBC Sports
How to watch the 2025 WNBA Season: Opening schedule, key dates, streaming info, and more
The 2025 WNBA season tips off this Friday, May 16. While 2024 marked a historic year for the league with record-breaking game attendance and viewership, this offseason proved that it was only just the beginning. The energy and momentum isn't picking up where it left off, it's skyrocketing. After leading the UConn Huskies to their 12th NCAA Championship, Paige Bueckers was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings. The Wings missed the playoffs last season for the first time since 2020, after finishing 9-31, and now enter the 2025 WNBA Season with a new GM (Curt Miller), a new coach (Chris Koclanes), a new superstar, and a new hope. Not to mention the return of two-time WNBA All-Star MVP Arike Ogunbowale. Last season, A'ja Wilson became the first unanimous WNBA MVP since Cynthia Cooper (Houston Comets) in the league's inaugural season in 1997, averaging 26.9 points per game — the highest scoring average in league history — and 11.9 rebounds per game. With the addition of six-time All star Jewell Loyd, Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces are expected to be a threat. Caitlin Clark, last year's No. 1 overall pick, earned the 2024 Rookie of the Year Award after setting the WNBA single-season record with 337 assists and helping the Indiana Fever earn its first playoff berth in eight years — that was all after a long college season. With Clark actually having an off-season to rest and a roster that now includes two-time WNBA champion Sydney Colson and Brianna Turner, a two-time WNBA all-defensive selection, how high can the Fever go? For the first time in 17 years, there's a new team in the WNBA. The Golden State Valkyries, the first WNBA team in the Bay Area, make their long-awaited league debut on Friday against their cross-state opponents, the LA Sparks. The Valkyries are led by Natalie Nakase, the first Asian American WNBA head coach ever. Season number 29 is poised to be unforgettable, so buckle up. See below for the 2025 WNBA season schedule, key dates, and additional information on how to watch WNBA games. Associated Press, When does the 2025 WNBA season begin? The 2025 WNBA season tips off on Friday, May 16 at 7:30 PM ET. See below for the full schedule of games taking place this weekend. 2025 WNBA Opening Weekend Schedule Friday, May 16: Atlanta Dream vs Washington Mystics at 7:30 PM ET Minnesota Lynx vs Dallas Wings at 7:30 PM ET LA Sparks vs Golden State Valkyries at 10:00 PM ET Saturday, May 17: Las Vegas Aces at New York Liberty at 1:00 PM ET on ABC Chicago Sky at Indiana Fever at 3:00 PM ET on ABC Seattle Storm at Phoenix Mercury at 10:00 PM ET Sunday, May 18: Washington Mystics at Connecticut Sun at 1:00 PM ET Minnesota Lynx at LA Sparks at 6:00 PM ET How can I watch WNBA games? Over 175 regular season WNBA games will be available across the following networks and streaming platforms: ABC, ESPN, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ION, NBA TV, Prime Video, WNBA League Pass. Click here for the full 2025 WNBA Season Schedule. 2025 WNBA Season Key Dates: May 16: Regular Season Begins June 1-17: Commissioner's Cup Tournament July 1: Commissioner's Cup Championship July 17-21: WNBA All-Star Break July 19: WNBA All-Star Game September 11: Regular Season Ends September 14: Playoffs Begin October 17: Last Possible Finals Date
Yahoo
07-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Jacks Steal Game 1 Of Eastern Conference Finals On The Road In Dubuque
Dallas Wings Preview + Paige Bueckers Spotlight With No. 1 draft pick Paige Bueckers headed to Dallas – plus a whole host of other roster and coaching changes, the Wings are set to have an interesting season, to say the least. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena sit down to talk about where the franchise has been, where it's headed, and how Paige Bueckers fits into it all – including a Dallas basketball scene that's reeling from a Luka-sized hole. Then, Sabreena is joined by Wings GM Curt Miller, to get an inside look at the team's potentially transformative season. 54:24 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Dallas Wings Have Bad News for Paige Bueckers' Rookie Season
The Dallas Wings selected former UConn star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in Monday night's WNBA draft. The Wings are coming off a season in which they went 9-31 and finished with the second-worst record in the league. New general manager Curt Miller wasted no time reshaping the roster. He pulled off a major four-team trade to bring in DiJonai Carrington, Tyasha Harris and NaLyssa Smith, then added Myisha Hines-Allen in free agency. Advertisement Along with a revamped roster, the Wings are also set to debut a brand-new arena and practice facility. However, the bad news is that neither will be ready in time for Bueckers' rookie season. "They don't have these things in place this year," Annie Costabile of Front Office Sports said on "The Ringer WNBA Show." "The facility, the practice facility, the new arena, those are going to be here next year. And so I think, you know, having one season with Paige in Arlington is going to be interesting." Paige Bueckers poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Carchietta-Imagn Images For the upcoming season, the Wings will continue to play their home games and hold practices at College Park Center on the University of Texas at Arlington campus—their home since relocating from Tulsa in 2016. Advertisement But starting in 2026, the team is set to move to downtown Dallas. As part of a 15-year, $19 million agreement approved by the Dallas City Council, they'll play at the newly renovated Dallas Memorial Auditorium inside the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. A brand-new practice facility will also be ready that same year. Related: NY Liberty Star Makes Strong Paige Bueckers Statement After 2025 WNBA Draft Related: Flau'jae Johnson's Reaction To Paige Bueckers' Stunning WNBA Draft Outfit Shows She's Impressed
