Paige Bueckers rests for Wings game against Liberty despite concussion clearance
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Dallas Wings announced that Paige Bueckers will miss Monday's game against the New York Liberty. Although she has cleared concussion protocol after a collision during Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks, Bueckers is sidelined due to soreness. This game marks the second in a back-to-back stretch for the Wings, who hold a 17-8 record. Following her exit from the Sparks game, Bueckers expressed her disappointment over a missed charge call. Her status may impact her participation in the upcoming 2026 WNBA All-Star Game on July 25.
- •Paige Bueckers is officially out for rest against the Liberty.
- •She cleared concussion protocol but is experiencing soreness.
- •Bueckers collided with Nneka Ogwumike during Sunday's game.
- •Dallas Wings hold a 17-8 record heading into the game.
- •Upcoming WNBA All-Star Game participation may be in question.
- 7:28 PMESPN — Bueckers out vs. Liberty, doesn't have concussion
- 6:59 PMYahoo Sports — Wings star Bueckers out against Liberty but not in concussion protocol after hitting her head
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Wings star Paige Bueckers out Monday vs. Liberty despite clearing concussion protocol
"Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been ruled out against the New York Liberty on the second night of a back-to-back after hitting her head on the floor late in a 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Bueckers isn't in concussion protocol, but the team said the reigning Rookie of the Year was out against the Liberty on Monday night because Bueckers was still feeling soreness.
"Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of Monday's game against the Liberty, but the team said she does not have a concussion after a scary collision Sunday.
"Bueckers is reportedly just resting for the second game of a back-to-back.
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External links- ESPNJul 20, 2026, 7:28 PMBueckers out vs. Liberty, doesn't have concussion
Wings star Paige Bueckers was ruled out of Monday's game against the Liberty, but the team said she does not have a concussion after a scary collision Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 6:59 PMWings star Bueckers out against Liberty but not in concussion protocol after hitting her head
Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has been ruled out against the New York Liberty on the second night of a back-to-back after hitting her head on the floor late in a 90-82 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks. Bueckers isn't in concussion protocol, but the team said the reigning Rookie of the Year was out against the Liberty on Monday night because Bueckers was still feeling soreness.
- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 6:10 PMWings star Paige Bueckers out Monday vs. Liberty despite clearing concussion protocol
Bueckers is reportedly just resting for the second game of a back-to-back.
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