Paige Bueckers sends message to Dallas Wings
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This article was originally published on www.si.com/wnba/wings as Analyst makes bold prediction for Wings HC Chris Koclanes. Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes is in his first season at the helm, but it could also be his last.
The reigning WNBA MVP couldn’t be stopped as the Aces beat the Wings 106-87 at Michelob Ultra Arena — but neither could her teammates, who combined multiple strong performances to extend the league’s longest active win streak to seven games.
At this point, Dallas Wings' head coach Chris Koclanes should be on the hot seat. On paper, the Wings are not a team that should be in last place. In the WNBA, most rookies arrive with four full years of college experience,
Dallas currently has a 9-24 record, tying their win total from last season, but they still have 11 games to play entering Friday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Coach Koclanes may already be on the hot seat. Jeremy Beren of Sporting News listed three WNBA coaches who are on the hot seat, and Koclanes was one of them.
Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes discussed the benefits of having Paige Bueckers play off of the ball.
The Dallas Wings entered the game without veterans Arike Ogunbowale and Tyasha Harris, both out with knee injuries. Bueckers orchestrated her team to a 23-15 start. The rookie shrugged off a hard fall late in the second quarter to help the Wings tie the game at 42-42 at halftime.
The Dallas Wings suffered their fifth straight loss on Sunday afternoon, falling 91-78 to the Washington Mystics. Paige Bueckers returned from a one-game absence due to a back injury and led the team in scoring with 17 points. That wasn't enough to overcome Kiki Iriafen's 23-point, 10-rebound double-double.
Dallas Wings veteran Myisha Hines-Allen calls on fans to end chants for a coaching change, urging full support for the team
Dallas Wings coach Chris Koclanes was asked point-blank about trade rumors surrounding star guard DiJonai Carrington on Friday.