The latest WNBA injury report delivered a concerning update on the Paige Bueckers injury situation heading into Wednesday's Wings vs Fire game.
The Dallas Wings star sat out the team's recent overtime loss to the New York Liberty on Monday night. Now, the former Rookie of the Year is listed as questionable — but not out — for Wednesday's game against the Portland Fire. Her designation also moved from soreness to rest.
Paige Bueckers Cleared of Concussion After Collision
The initial cause for the injury traces back to a July 19th collision with Nneka Ogwumike in Dallas's 90-82 win over the LA Sparks.
Bueckers struck her head on the court and was pulled in the fourth quarter. Dallas ruled out a concussion after a postgame evaluation, but soreness kept her off the floor Monday. Without her, the Wings fell 99-98 in overtime to snap a six-game winning streak.
Her status may prove key heading into tonight's Wings vs Fire meeting.
Will Paige Bueckers Play in Wings vs Fire Game?
Dallas is 17-7 with Bueckers this season and 0-2 without her. Portland sits at 11-15 but took the first contest between the two teams earlier in the season, 84-83. The Wings may also be missing forward Alanna Smith, who is listed as questionable with a right leg issue.
For anyone checking the WNBA injury report today, a final decision from Dallas is expected closer to tip-off.
Through 24 games, Bueckers is averaging 20.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.2 rebounds. She's also set to start Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game, which could factor into how Dallas handles her availability before the break.
The Wings face off against the Fire tonight at 10 PM ET, live on USA.
