Dallas Wings Rookie Paige Bueckers Misses At Least Two Games Concussion Protocol

Dallas Wings rookie and No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers has been placed in the WNBA concussion protocol and will miss at least two games, including matchups against the Chicago Sky and Seattle Storm. Bueckers sustained the injury during a game against Chicago, potentially from a head-to-head collision with Courtney Vandersloot, though she finished the game with strong stats including 15 points, eight assists, and five rebounds. Prior to the injury, Bueckers was averaging 14.7 points, 6.7 assists, and around 4.5 rebounds per game while playing significant minutes, leading WNBA rookies in assists. The Wings, currently 1-5, are awaiting her reevaluation before she can return to play. This concussion adds to WNBA injury concerns alongside other stars like Caitlin Clark, highlighting the impact on the league's prominent players. Bueckers had recently achieved a professional milestone by leading the Wings to their first win, scoring a career-best 21 points in a home-state game against the Connecticut Sun.