WNBA Team Makes Announcement for Paige Bueckers Game
WNBA Team Makes Announcement for Paige Bueckers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Despite missing four games this season, Paige Bueckers has already made a significant impact during her rookie year in the WNBA. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft put on a show Wednesday night.
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Bueckers scored 35 points, grabbed six rebounds and added four assists in Dallas' 93–80 loss to the Phoenix Mercury.
The loss marked Dallas' sixth straight, dropping them to 1-10 and last in the Western Conference. Still, that hasn't stopped fans from wanting to watch Bueckers every chance they get.
That fan enthusiasm showed again Thursday morning, when the Washington Mystics announced an event ahead of Bueckers' upcoming visit to D.C. with the Dallas Wings.
'Catch the Mystics Fam and Relentless Training for a pregame workout at Sycamore & Oak next Sunday, June 22, at 10 AM EST.'
The event will promote wellness and awareness. There will be a certified trainer on site, giving fans the ability to kick off their day with power, movement and community. Fans can sign up for the event via the website.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Washington has started the season with a 4-6 record, putting them in fourth place in the Eastern Conference behind the Liberty, Dream and Fever.
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Veteran guard Brittney Sykes has been the driving force offensively, averaging 20.6 points in 32.9 minutes per game. Rookie forward Kiki Iriafen has provided strong support, scoring 14.6 points per contest.
The Wings, meanwhile, have struggled to find any rhythm. While Bueckers leads the team with 17.5 points per game, guard Arike Ogunbowale is close behind at 15.7. DiJonai Carrington adds 12.5 points per game, but the team has lacked consistency and defense.
Dallas will try to snap their losing streak Friday night when they visit the Las Vegas Aces. Washington will host the Atlanta Dream on Sunday before welcoming Bueckers and the Wings to town later in the month.
Related: Caitlin Clark's Former Teammate Lands New Team After 0 Minutes with Indiana Fever
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 12, 2025, where it first appeared.
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