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Dallas Wings Turn to Paige Bueckers and Li Yueru to Halt Losing Slide

Coach Chris Koclanes is prioritizing long-term fundamentals over immediate results with the league’s second-youngest roster on the brink of its first home victory.

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Overview

  • Dallas sits last in the WNBA with a 1-11 record and has dropped seven straight games while chasing its first home win.
  • Dallas acquired Li Yueru from Seattle for a 2026 second-round pick and a 2027 third-round pick to add size and versatility to its thin frontcourt.
  • Rookie Paige Bueckers is anchoring the rebuild with averages of 17.4 points and 6.1 assists per game as the team’s primary playmaker.
  • The Wings have repeatedly surrendered late leads, underlining a critical need to improve execution in the final minutes of games.
  • Head Coach Chris Koclanes is emphasizing roster development and a cohesive identity over short-term wins as the franchise rebuilds.