Paige Bueckers was officially cleared to return after missing three games while in concussion protocol, but the Dallas Wings rookie was out again on Sunday against the Minnesota Lynx due to an illness.
“Just dealing with an illness and being extremely cautious and supportive as an organization,” Dallas coach Chris Koclanes said. “We hope to have her back soon.”
Bueckers was sidelined after the Wings’ 97-92 loss to the Chicago Sky on May 29. Koclanes said Bueckers saw a doctor after telling the staff she had a headache.
Her return will be much-needed for the Wings, who are still working out a lot of kinks and are currently last in the league with a 1-8 record entering Sunday’s game. Dallas is the only WNBA team without multiple wins.
Dallas’ next game is Wednesday on the road against the Phoenix Mercury. Perhaps that is when Bueckers’ absence will come to an end.
Bueckers’ rookie year so far
The No. 1 overall draft pick was off to a strong start before entering concussion protocol. At UConn, Bueckers was known for her versatility on offense and strong defensive prowess. Her skills have translated to the box score as she averaged 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 2.0 steals in her first…
