Paige Bueckers injury sidelines Dallas Wings guard after collision

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers suffered a head collision with Los Angeles Sparks forward Nneka Ogwumike late in a 90‑82 win on July 19, 2026. Bueckers, who had scored a game‑high 25 points, left the court with about three minutes remaining after her head hit the floor. The Wings won their sixth consecutive game, extending a franchise‑record streak.

Bueckers missed the following night’s matchup against the New York Liberty and was cleared of concussion but listed with soreness. The injury raised concerns for Dallas’ title chances and caused her to miss the WNBA All‑Star game despite being selected. The league’s power rankings noted her health as a key factor for the Wings’ playoff aspirations. Subsequent reports indicated she was in good spirits, joking about the incident, though her exact status remained pending.

The incident also highlighted broader injury concerns at the All‑Star weekend, with Angel Reese similarly sidelined, underscoring the impact of player health on the league’s marquee events.