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Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese injured ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 5:34 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Paige Bueckers, Angel Reese injured ahead of WNBA All-Star weekend

Summary

Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both suffered injuries leading up to the WNBA All-Star weekend. Bueckers was involved in a collision during a game between Dallas and Los Angeles and is currently in concussion protocol, missing the upcoming game against New York. Reese experienced a knee injury during a victory over Chicago and did not return to the game. She has been nominated as a reserve for the All-Star game. If either player cannot participate, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will designate a replacement. Kelsey Plum may also be in need of a replacement due to her own injury status.

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Status Watch

•Bueckers in concussion protocol after collision in game
•Reese injured her knee during game against Chicago
•Both players ruled out for upcoming All-Star game
•Kelsey Plum also potentially missing due to injury
•Commissioner to name replacements if necessary

Latest Updates

5:34 PMYahoo Sports — WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by 2 injuries as Paige Bueckers sits and Angel Reese limps off

What they're saying

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It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas' game against Los Angeles.
— Yahoo Sportsby DOUG FEINBERG

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