Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, has been ruled out for the Dallas Wings ' matchup against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday. This will be the third consecutive missed game for Bueckers, who was placed in the concussion protocol on May 30.

When the Dallas Wings selected former UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, it was an immediate fresh start for the franchise. She has the potential to become a legitimate superstar.

The Dallas Wings announced on Sunday afternoon that star Paige Bueckers has cleared concussion protocol but will be out for today’s game against the Minnesota Lynx due to an unrelated illness.