Former Paige Bueckers Teammate Sends Parting Message After WNBA Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Dallas Wings have an 8-21 record, and despite the fine play of rookie star Paige Bueckers, they aren't exactly ready to compete for a spot in the WNBA playoffs.

The WNBA announced Monday that the Dallas Wings rookie earned Rookie of the Month honors for July. Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, also earned the accolade for June. She is the fourth newcomer in franchise history to secure Rookie of the Month honors twice and is the only rookie in the league to repeat this season.

After the game, Bueckers called her back injury a "pulled muscle." Afseth shared more quotes from Bueckers talking about the injury. She is hoping that she doesn't have to miss time, which is concerning in and of itself that the possibility is out there.