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Paige Bueckers out with head injury for Wings vs. Liberty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 7:48 PM

Last updated Jul 20, 2026

Paige Bueckers out with head injury for Wings vs. Liberty
Summary

Paige Bueckers will miss the Dallas Wings' game against the New York Liberty on July 20 due to a head injury. She sustained the injury during the Wings' July 19 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks after a collision with Nneka Ogwumike. Although evaluated and cleared from concussion protocol, Bueckers is experiencing soreness and will be sidelined for this matchup. The Wings will face a tough contest against the Liberty, holding a 17-8 record, while New York sits at 13-12. The outcome of this game could impact playoff standings in the WNBA.

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  • •Bueckers hit her head during the July 19 game against the Sparks.
  • •She was cleared from concussion protocol but has soreness.
  • •Wings lead the Western Conference at 17-8 before the Liberty game.
  • •Liberty currently has a 13-12 record in WNBA standings.
  • •Dallas plays the Liberty on July 20 at 8:00 p.m. ET.
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  • 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — How long is Paige Bueckers out? Concussion timeline, return date for Wings star
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Bueckers was cut down by a head injury, hitting her head on the floor in the Wings' July 19 win over the Sparks.

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