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Paige Bueckers gives health update after limited World Cup final participation

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:35 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Paige Bueckers gives health update after limited World Cup final participation
Summary

Paige Bueckers logged just three minutes in the World Cup final against France due to a flare-up of patellar tendinitis in her right knee. She stated she will participate in the upcoming WNBA game Thursday as the Dallas Wings host the Los Angeles Sparks. Bueckers had limited minutes in the semifinal against Spain as well but performed well in the earlier group stages of the tournament. Despite the injury setback, she emphasized the importance of being cautious with her health.

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  • •Bueckers played only three minutes in the World Cup final.
  • •She is expected to play Thursday against the Sparks.
  • •Limited time was due to patellar tendinitis flare-up.
  • •Bueckers performed well in group-stage games prior to the final.
  • •The Wings' final regular season stretch begins Thursday.
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  • 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — UConn's Paige Bueckers offers health update after limited World Cup final role
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Paige Bueckers says patellar tendinitis limited her World Cup final role, but she expects to play Thursday for Dallas.

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