With WNBA training camps in full swing and preseason games now beginning, teams across the league are integrating new talent and reworking their systems ahead of what should be another exciting season. Here are four key storylines worth paying attention to:
Paige Bueckers: Can her game translate immediately in Dallas?
By drafting Paige Bueckers No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, the Dallas Wings have energized a franchise looking to establish a new identity. Bueckers brings a polished offensive skill set that could transform the Wings’ attack.
Her court vision and midrange shooting stand out as the elements most likely to translate to the WNBA immediately. Her ability to process reads quickly and navigate tight spaces in the halfcourt should pay immediate dividends for a Wings team that was overly-reliant on Arike Ogunbowale’s offense last season.
While the WNBA features more athletic defenders, Bueckers’ balance and touch on her jumper makes her a dangerous player against drop coverage defenses. The question remains whether she can consistently create the same space against WNBA-caliber athletes that she did against college defenders.
