The Dallas Wings are set to face the Seattle Storm without their star rookie, Paige Bueckers. The No. 1 overall pick remains sidelined due to concussion protocol, raising uncertainty about her return and the Wings’ outlook.
Bueckers will miss her second consecutive game against the Storm after suffering a head injury last week in a loss to the Chicago Sky.
Paige Bueckers Sidelined: Latest Injury Update for the Dallas Wings
The injury took place late in the second quarter when Bueckers banged heads with Sky guard Courtney Vandersloot. Remarkably, Bueckers played 36 minutes, scoring 15 points with eight assists and five rebounds, but indicated a headache after the game — a symptom that led the medical staff to put her on protocol.
Head coach Chris Koclanes explained during the pre-game press conference, “She didn’t really say anything… yesterday after the game, she said she had a headache. That was the first of it. Once that was said, they placed her in concussion protocol”.
Bueckers’ absence is a significant blow for a Wings squad already struggling at 1-6. She leads the team in assists (6.7 per game, fourth in the WNBA), steals, and blocks, while playing a team-high 34 minutes per contest.
Without her, the offense has lacked rhythm, as Koclanes noted: “You’re not playing with a true point guard in that lineup, so you had all sorts of different people bringing the ball up. It was just a little clunky at times”.
The Wings will also be without Tyasha Harris (knee), further testing their depth as they try to snap a losing streak and stabilize their season.
Inside the Concussion Protocol: Timeline and What’s Next for the No. 1 Pick
Under the WNBA Concussion Protocol, any player diagnosed with a concussion must sit out a minimum of two games. Only after a thorough re-evaluation and medical clearance can they safely return to play.
Bueckers’ status will be reassessed following the Seattle game, with the team hopeful she’ll be ready for the June 6 home matchup against the Sparks.
A source confirms to me that Paige Bueckers (concussion protocol) and Ty Harris (knee) did NOT travel to Seattle.
Bueckers is expected to be re-evaluated after Tuesday’s game. #WingsUp
— Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) June 3, 2025
Despite the setback, Bueckers’ rookie season already made history. She became just the second rookie ever to record 50 points, 25 assists, and 15 rebounds in her first four professional games, joining an elite group led by Candace Parker.
Her absence is felt not only on the Wings’ court but also in fan engagement, with ticket sales surging since her arrival.
As Dallas navigates this critical stretch, all eyes remain on Bueckers’ recovery and the team’s ability to perform without their dynamic leader. How smoothly she progresses through the concussion protocol will ultimately determine her return.
