Bueckers, 23, has entered concussion protocol and will miss at least two games, the Dallas Wings announced Friday. According to ESPN, Bueckers will be evaluated following the Wings’ game against the Storm on Tuesday, with her earliest possible return being on June 6 against the Sparks.

The rookie went off against the Connecticut Sun, putting up 21 points, seven assists, five rebounds, two steals, and a block as the Dallas Wings won 109-87, securing their first victory of the season. She was efficient as well, finishing 8-of-10 from the field.

The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, Bueckers was the star of the 2025 NCAA Women’s March Madness Tournament. Often referred to as the next Caitlin Clark, Paige regularly posts TikTok videos with Fudd and even brought the UConn standout as her date to the WNBA Draft this year.

Bueckers fell short in her WNBA debut on Friday, registering just 10 points and four rebounds, as Dallas suffered a deflating 112-78 blowout loss to the Las Vegas Aces on opening night. Fans are already looking forward to the 23-year-old's return to action on Monday, which will likely feature a big change in her appearance.

Paige Bueckers shares her feelings on the return to her 'second home', ready to embrace a new chapter where her Huskies legacy began.

Napheesa Collier scored 34 points, spoiling the WNBA debut of fellow UConn alum Paige Bueckers and leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 99-84 victory over the Dallas Wings in the season opener for both teams.