Paige Bueckers, the top pick from the 2025 WNBA draft, has entered concussion protocol, as announced by the Dallas Wings on Friday. This will cause her to miss at least two games: on May 31 against the Chicago Sky and June 3 against the Seattle Storm. She might return on June 6 when the Wings take on the Los Angeles Sparks.

It is unclear when Bueckers sustained the concussion; it is believed it happened during a play in the first half of the Wings’ loss to the Sky last Thursday. She was involved in a head collision with Courtney Vandersloot after grabbing an offensive rebound. Although she stayed down briefly with her hands over her face, she continued in the game.

I think this may have been the play where Paige Bueckers suffered a concussion. It looks like a head-to-head collision with Courtney Vandersloot.

Bueckers logged 36 minutes, totaling 15 points, five rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and three blocks with 6 of 11 from the field, showcasing one of her best performances.

Despite a rough start in the league, Bueckers has been demonstrating her worth as a premier prospect. Thus far, she averages 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 6.7 assists across her first six games, standing fifth in assists and among rookies, she ranks second in scoring, third in rebounding, first in assists, second in steals, and tied for second in blocks.

Though she may not miss extensive time, this setback is concerning for the Wings, who have only amassed one victory against five defeats, trailing the winless Sun in their division.