League: WNBA Sport: Basketball Country: United States Category: Scores & Results

Dallas Wings manage minutes for Bueckers and Ogunbowale ahead of playoffs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:36 PM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Dallas Wings manage minutes for Bueckers and Ogunbowale ahead of playoffs

Summary

The Dallas Wings have opted to limit the playing time of guards Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale during their final three regular-season games, starting with a matchup against the Phoenix Mercury. The decision comes after the team assured its playoff berth. Bueckers has been managing a flare-up of patellar tendinitis in her right knee, which limited her minutes during the FIBA Women’s World Cup, where Team USA secured the championship. Opinions within the WNBA community are divided on the strategy, with some supporting the move for player health and others questioning the timing of limiting contributions from key players while the season is still active.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Dallas Wings plan to limit minutes for Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.
•The decision is controversial among fans and analysts.
•Bueckers recently faced knee issues, impacting her play.
•The Wings start this strategy against the Phoenix Mercury.
•Team aims to preserve player health ahead of playoffs.

Latest Updates

6:36 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Smart Move,’ ‘Makes No Sense’ — WNBA World Divided As Wings Decide To Limit Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale’s Minutes

What they're saying

"
The 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup had plenty of attention on the limited minutes given to Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark, and Angel Reese, with their reduced roles becoming a major talking point throughout Team USA’s run. The Americans ultimately lifted the trophy after defeating France in the final, and the players have now returned to the WNBA.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Dallas Wings Las Vegas Aces WNBA Basketball