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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WNBA Had Two Words for Paige Bueckers on Saturday
It was an exciting Saturday for WNBA fans amid all the preseason action. No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers took center stage as the Dallas Wings hosted Japanese side Toyota Antelopes at College Park Center in Arlington, Texas. Advertisement Bueckers, who went for 10 points, four rebounds and one assist in her preseason debut, will look to make amends after suffering a 112-78 blowout loss against the Las Vegas Aces in her first WNBA preseason contest. There was already a lot of hype surrounding Bueckers heading into Saturday's game and the league stoked the fire even more with their two-word message for the former UConn star. "Preseason finale," the WNBA wrote. The league shared a couple of photos of Bueckers warming up before Saturday's much-anticipated contest, and the 23-year-old guard was seen with a bit of a smile on her face ahead of the preseason matchup. Advertisement Bueckers will want to make a statement in this one as the Wings play in their last warmup game before the season officially gets underway. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers poses for a photo during the 2025 Dallas Wings Media Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Bueckers and Co. kick things off on May 16 with a matchup against Napheesa Collier and the Minnesota Lynx. Dallas immediately gets a tough test in their season opener as they face off against a Lynx side that barely missed out on a championship this past season. Then again, there's no better way for Bueckers to send a strong message in her debut than by taking down one of the top teams in the league. The 6-foot guard will be looking to do just that as she hopes to start her professional career on a high note. Related: Paige Bueckers Makes Honest Caitlin Clark Admission Before WNBA Season
Newsweek
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How Many Points Did Paige Bueckers Score in WNBA Debut?
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Rookie Dallas Wings point guard Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft out the University of Connecticut, made her 2025 regular season debut against the mighty Minnesota Lynx on Friday night. The 6-footer didn't waste much time in getting her first official bucket in the league, scoring the game's first two points by putting back her own take. Bueckers looked to score early in Dallas, showing off a well-rounded offensive game. The Lynx's defense clamped down on her in the second half, however. A native of Edina, Minnesota, Bueckers got to log her first official WNBA action against the team she had grown up rooting for, in a fun twist of fate. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at College Park Center on May 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at College Park Center on May 10, 2025 in Arlington, in her debut game, she already looked equally comfortable scoring in the paint, finding teammates in transition for open looks, grabbing boards, and pulling up for long midrange takes. At least, everything looked pretty good during the first half. Her efficiency took a nosedive after that. PULL UP THEN PAIGE!! — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) May 16, 2025 Across 30 minutes during the 99-84 Minnesota road win, Bueckers finished with 10 points on just 3-of-10 shooting from the floor and 4-of-4 shooting from the foul line, seven rebounds, and two assists, plus a -19 plus-minus. After finishing with a 9-31 record, the Wings leapfrogged the Los Angeles Sparks (who went 8-32 last year) to nab the rights to draft Bueckers in April's draft. More WNBA News: Dallas Wings Surprisingly Win WNBA Draft Lottery With Paige Bueckers as Top Prospect 2025 has been a great year for Dallas-based pro basketball clubs. Earlier this week, the Mavericks — who finished with a play-in tournament berth and a 39-43 record, but fell short of the playoffs proper — jumped up in the draft lottery to secure the rights to the No. 1 selection in next month's 2025 NBA Draft. The Mavericks are expected to select one-and-done Duke power forward Cooper Flagg if they retain the pick. Buoyed by the scoring efforts of four-time All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale, All-WNBA Second Team forward Myisha Hines-Allen, Bueckers, and reigning WNBA Most Improved Player wing DiJonai Carrington, the Wings trotted out to an early 21-19 first quarter lead, and managed to keep things close heading into the halftime break. Still, thanks to a combined 25 points scored by four-time All-Star power forward Napheesa Collier and veteran big Jessica Shepard, the Lynx managed to eke out a marginal 27-24 edge in the second frame, leading to a 46-46 tie at the break. Things took a turn for the worse in the second half. Minnesota's experience started to pay off in a big way during the third quarter, when the Lynx outscored Dallas 35-20. Minnesota was able to build on that advantage throughout the fourth frame, and Bueckers' debut ended in defeat. Lynx playmaker Courtney Williams — an elite midrange specialist — and MVP hopeful Collier were the club's standout performers. Collier finished with 34 points on 12-of-21 shooting from the floor and 8-of-8 shooting from the charity stripe, while Williams notched 25 points on 10-of-15 shooting from the field and 3-of-3 foul shooting, plus nine dimes. More WNBA News: WNBA Star Cameron Brink Shines in Her First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Appearance Still, this is just Game 1 in what figures to be an All-Star career for Bueckers. And she already looks like a seasoned pro. During her college years, Bueckers racked up massive accolades. The 23-year-old was a three-time All-American First Teamer for the Associated Press, USBWA, and WBCA, and won the Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA National Player of the Year, John Wooden, Wade Trophy, and Honda Sports awards during her tenure. She brought the Huskies a championship this past spring during an NCAA Tournament swan song run. Bueckers' career college average of 19.8 points per game (on .531/.423/.850 shooting splits) represents an all-time UConn women's basketball record. More WNBA News: WNBA Star Caitlin Clark Opens Up on Bonding With Taylor Swift Through Chiefs Fandom WNBA Announces Bold Changes Ahead for 2025 Season Superstar WNBA Rookie Hailey Van Lith Debuts for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit WNBA Fans React to Paige Bueckers' Massive Unrivaled League Contract WNBA Legend Sue Bird Takes On Major Role With USA Women's Basketball Team For more WNBA news and rumors, keep your eyes glued to Newsweek Sports.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
How to Watch Dallas Wings: Live Stream Paige Bueckers WNBA Games, TV Channel
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Dallas Wings are set to start the 2025 WNBA season. Paige Bueckers and the rest of the team will be in action beginning Friday against the Lynx. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at College Park Center on May 10, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings controls the ball during the second half of a preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes at College Park Center on May 10, 2025 in Arlington, to Watch the Dallas Wings: Date (Opening Game): Friday, May 15, 2025 Time (Opening Game): 7:30 PM ET Channel - Non-Nationally Televised Games: KFAA, League Pass Channel - Nationally Broadcasted Games: ESPN, ESPN3, ABC, NBATV, CBSSN, ION Stream: FuboTV (TRY FOR FREE) Piage Bueckers was drafted number one overall in the WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, and after being one of the worst teams in the league last season, they should have a chance to take a massive step in the right direction. The former UConn Huskies superstar might take some time to adjust to the game as a professional. Still, her undeniable popularity will immediately make the Wings one of the most watched teams in the WNBA. As a senior in college, Bueckers led her team to a national championship while averaging 19.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game. She will go down as one of the best players in the program's history, and that is saying a lot considering the all-time greats who have played at UConn. This is an exciting young WNBA team led by an iconic player. Make sure to follow their journey all season long by tuning in and catching all the action. Live stream Dallas Wings for free with Fubo: Start your subscription now! Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings can be livestreamed all season long with a subscription to FuboTV, which offers one month for free. Regional restrictions may apply. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation.
Washington Post
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu plays at Oregon for the first time as a pro in preseason game
EUGENE, Ore. — Playing at Oregon's Matthew Knight Arena for the first time in five years, New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu drew a roar from the capacity crowd by proclaiming, 'Go Ducks!' Ionescu, a three-time WNBA All-Star, made the return trip to Eugene along with Liberty teammate and fellow former Oregon standout Nyara Sabally for a preseason game against the Toyota Antelopes of Japan.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Paige Bueckers Delivers 2-Word Message Before Wings Preseason Finale
Paige Bueckers is ready for the official start to her WNBA career, but has one final order of business. The Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall draft pick sent a strong message before her team's preseason finale against the Toyota Antelopes. Bueckers already made her preseason debut against the Las Vegas Aces, scoring 10 points in 23 minutes as her team lost 112-78. Advertisement Beckers closed out the preseason on Saturday, first delivering a message to fans. The WNBA shared a video on X of Bueckers arriving before the game, with the videographer asking Bueckers whether she's ready to take the court. "Yes ma'am," Bueckers replied. Bueckers, who ended her collegiate career with a national championship at UConn, said she knows it will be a very different experience in her first season in the WNBA. "I think I've come to that realization that I've been extremely blessed and fortunate to be in great situations in high school and in college," Bueckers said, via CBS Sports. "It's different in the W. You don't see teams going undefeated, you don't see a lot of single-loss seasons, which is something that the teams I've been playing on have not been accustomed to, so it's definitely going to be an adjustment." Advertisement The Wings are coming off a season where they went 9-31, the second-worst record in the league. Bueckers will kick off her offiical WNBA career on Friday when the Wings host the Lynx. Related: Paige Bueckers Already Loving Dallas Before WNBA Preseason Debut With Wings
