The 2025 WNBA Draft is in the books, and the Dallas Wings hope it will be another transformative event in the league’s history, much like the 2024 draft was for the Indiana Fever. As expected, Paige Bueckers was the top selection — though, perhaps unexpectedly, walking the stage in her second outfit of the evening — and there weren’t many surprises until the third round.
With the obvious caveat that the legacy of this draft will require much longer than 12 hours to determine, here are some early winners and losers from Monday.
Winners
Dallas Wings
The Wings have been a winner since they won the draft lottery on Nov. 17. Bueckers is a superstar who will elevate the basketball and business in Dallas immediately. Even if she doesn’t have the same immediate impact as Caitlin Clark, she is still more than capable of helping the Wings get back into the playoff picture and competing for an All-Star berth as a rookie. The Wings said they never entertained the possibility of trading the top pick, and Bueckers has seemingly rewarded their faith by committing to join Dallas this season. Championships are won with great players, and the Wings have one in Bueckers, who will be part of their next great team.
With only seven players guaranteed to make Dallas’ roster before the draft,…
