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Paige Bueckers returns to Wings following FIBA World Cup win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Paige Bueckers returns to Wings following FIBA World Cup win

Summary

Paige Bueckers returned to practice with the Dallas Wings on September 16, 2026, after winning a gold medal with Team USA at the FIBA Women's World Cup. Despite having limited playing time in the final, Bueckers averaged 7.3 points over the tournament. She aims to help the Wings improve their playoff seeding as they prepare for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Sparks. Bueckers has dealt with patellar tendonitis but reported feeling good, stating her focus is on maintaining intensity and transitioning back to her larger role with the Wings as they seek to win their last four games of the regular season.

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Status Watch

•Bueckers averaged 7.3 points for Team USA at the World Cup.
•Wings are 24-16 and secured the eighth playoff spot.
•Bueckers aims to transition back to WNBA roles after the World Cup.
•Dallas has four games remaining in the regular season.
•Wings coach notes Bueckers will be 'full go' for practice.

Latest Updates

11:04 PMYahoo Sports — In return from women's FIBA World Cup, Paige Bueckers is 'laser focused' on Wings

What they're saying

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The All-Star guard won a gold medal with Team USA and said she's ready to help Dallas improve its playoff seeding in the season's final stretch.
— Yahoo Sports

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