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Wings Eye Off-Ball Role for Bueckers After Fifth Straight Loss

Front office and coaching staff are pushing tactical shifts to protect Dallas’ rookie star ahead of an offseason rebuild fueled by top draft odds

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August 10, 2025
Aug 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives to the basket against Washington Mystics guard Jade Melbourne (5) during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Wings dropped their fifth straight game 91-78 to the Washington Mystics on Sunday, slipping to an 8-24 record in 12th place.
  • Coach Chris Koclanes praised Paige Bueckers’ resilience despite a back issue and called for sharper defense and sustained intensity over 40 minutes.
  • General Manager Curt Miller said he is exploring an off-ball deployment for Bueckers to reduce full-court pressure and sustain her efficiency.
  • Bueckers extended her streak to 25 straight double-figure scoring games and became the fastest rookie ever to reach 450 points, 100 rebounds and 100 assists.
  • Holding the league’s worst record has given Dallas the best odds in the 2026 draft lottery and significant salary-cap space for a rebuild.