With the regular season about to begin, the Wings have sent out a three-word warning to the rest of the WNBA about Bueckers. "Believe the hype," the social media post read.

Bueckers is the second first-round draft selection by a local team to be in the house for a Stars playoff game this week.

While Paige Bueckers quickly became a fan favorite for the Dallas Wings' faithful as soon as she was selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft last month, it's going to take a while for UConn Huskies fans to get used to not having her on their team.

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers reacted the same as everyone else when the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery on Monday night.

Chicago Sky star Angel Reese quickly shut down a reporters question about her statement last year about Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark not being the only athlete driving the sudden popularity in the WNBA before the 2024 season.

It couldn't be more fitting for Paige Bueckers to play against the Minnesota Lynx in her first WNBA regular season game with the Dallas Wings on Friday. Bueckers is from Hopkins, Minn., which is just west of the Twin Cities where the Lynx compete.

Hopkins is changing its name to Paige Bueckers, Minnesota, for the day on May 16, city officials said in a news release. Entrance signs on Excelsior Boulevard and Highway 7 will be changed to show the new name. The city will also change street signs along Main Street to Bueckers Boulevard.

Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and rising star for the Dallas Wings, is making headlines not just for her performance on the court but for her growing influence off of it. In a groundbreaking move,