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Paige Bueckers Shines in Preseason Debut as Dallas Wings Begin Rebuild

The No. 1 WNBA draft pick scores 10 points in her first game while adapting to the league’s physicality and pace, as rookies JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James also impress.

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SOUTH BEND, INDIANA – MAY 02: Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings reacts against the Las Vegas Aces during the preseason game at Purcell Pavilion on May 02, 2025 in South Bend, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers scored 10 points in 23 minutes during her preseason debut for the Dallas Wings, who lost 112-78 to the Las Vegas Aces.
  • Rookies JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James combined for 26 points, earning praise for their energy and impact off the bench in the Wings’ rebuilding efforts.
  • Bueckers highlighted the challenges of adjusting to the WNBA’s faster pace, higher physicality, and elite talent, including facing five former Olympians on the Aces’ roster.
  • In a recent Time magazine interview, Bueckers discussed unequal media coverage of Black women athletes and acknowledged the role of white privilege in her marketability.
  • Dallas Wings coach Chris Koclanes compared Bueckers’ court vision and composure to Luka Doncic, emphasizing her potential to lead the team’s resurgence.