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Paige Bueckers scores 44 points, sets WNBA rookie record in Dallas Wings' loss

Paige Bueckers put together not just one of the best shooting performances by a WNBA rookie, but one of the best performances ever by any player

AUGUST 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Latest Arike Ogunbowale injury news has Dallas Wings fans hurting The Dallas Wings suffered two tough injuries this week.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • SI.COM

Multi-week absence upcoming Ogunbowale (knee) has been diagnosed with tendinitis in her knee and will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

Impact Ogunbowale missed Tuesday's practice and has since been diagnosed with tendinitis in her right knee. It's a tough blow for the Wings' star guard, who's enduring one of her most underwhelming campaigns, averaging a career-low 15.5 points along with 4.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.4 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from deep across 29 games. No formal return timeline has been set, though the team noted she'll be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wings center Li Yueru is out for the season after spraining a knee ligament

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will miss the rest of the season after spraining the ACL in her left knee against the Los Angeles Sparks last week

AUGUST 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses Tuesday's practice Ogunbowale (knee) didn't practice Tuesday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ogunbowale has been sidelined for Dallas' past three games with a knee injury, and her absence from Tuesday's session doesn't bode well for her chances of returning for Wednesday's meeting with the Sparks. The Wings would likely continue to lean on Paige Bueckers to dominate the ball-handling duties if Ogunbowale remains out for Wednesday, and more playing time would remain available for JJ Quinerly and Haley Jones in this case.

AUGUST 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 34 and Aces hit 18 3-pointers in a 106-87 win over the Wings 106-87

A’ja Wilson scored 34 points, Chelsea Gray added 10 points and a career-high tying 14 assists and the Las Vegas Aces tied their season-high with 18 3-pointers in a 106-87 win over...

AUGUST 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Ogunbowale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss her third consecutive game due to a right knee injury, and the star guard's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Sparks. Maddy Siegrist, JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James (foot) are all candidates for a bump in minutes due to Ogunbowale being sidelined.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas hosts Dallas after Wilson's 30-point game

Las Vegas faces the Dallas Wings after A'ja Wilson scored 30 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 86-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Los Angeles Ogunbowale (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss a second straight game due to a right knee issue. Dallas' backcourt is pretty banged up, with Paige Bueckers (back) and Aziaha James (foot) also dealing with injuries, but will likely play, as they are both listed as probable. The team will likely turn to Grace Berger and JJ Quinerly to help pick up the slack.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Ogunbowale (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Myah Taylor reports.

Impact After missing Tuesday's game against the Fever, it appears Ogunbowale is in danger of missing Friday's game against the Sparks. More clarity is expected once the Wings release their official injury report. If Ogunbowale can't play, the Wings are likely to use a committee approach to soak up her minutes.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maddy Siegrist scores 22 and Dallas holds on for an 81-80 win after the Fever close on a 19-3 run

Maddy Siegrist tied a career high with 22 points in her first start since June 6, Li Yueru added 20 points off the bench, and the Dallas Wings held off the Indiana Fever 81-80 to e...

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Fever Ogunbowale (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against the Fever, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss her first game since July 9 due to a right knee injury, and she can be considered day-to-day ahead of her next chance to take the floor Friday against the Sparks. Li Yueru is an option to join the first unit Tuesday, while Aziaha James and JJ Quinerly are candidates for expanded roles in the backcourt in Ogunbowale's stead.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Tuesday Ogunbowale (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Fever, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Ogunbowale is dealing with a right knee issue, which could keep her sidelined. The 28-year-old guard has missed only three games this season. She's averaging 15.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.3 steals per game, shooting 36.4 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from deep.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 12 points in Sunday's loss Ogunbowale compiled 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, two steals and one block in 32 minutes in Sunday's 91-78 loss against the Mystics.

Impact Ogunbowale has shot the ball poorly in the past three games, hitting 34.2 percent (13-38 FG). Still, Ogunbowale has averaged 14.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in the three-game span.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iriafen scores a career-high 23 points and the Washington Mystics rally to beat the Dallas Wings

Kiki Iriafen scored a career-high 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and the Washington Mystics used a strong second half to beat the Dallas Wings 91-78

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 17 points in loss Ogunbowale finished with 17 points (6-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 35 minutes during Friday's 88-77 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Ogunbowale was the only starter for her squad to score in double figures, as the team missed Paige Bueckers' (back) scoring ability. She has now scored 17 or more points 12 times during the 2025 campaign.

AUGUST 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ionescu scores 16 as the Liberty beat the Wings 88-77 for their 3rd straight win

Sabrina Ionescu scored 16 points, Emma Meesseman had 14 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and three steals, and the New York Liberty beat the Dallas Wings 88-77 for their third...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Racks up 14 points in road loss Ogunbowale finished with 14 points (3-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Ogunbowale had another difficult shooting night, missing more shots than she made for the fifth straight outing. Still, she is 12-for-13 in the past two games at the free-throw line, helping fantasy managers despite the poor shooting percentage. She is averaging 11.0 points, 4.5 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in two appearances in August.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Omitted from injury report Ogunbowale (rest) is not listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Liberty.

Impact After sitting out Sunday's practice for rest purposes, Ogunbowale doesn't carry an an injury designation into Tuesday's tilt. Over her last six appearances, the 28-year-old floor general has averaged 15.7 points, 5.2 assists, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers in 31.3 minutes per game.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rests from practice Sunday Ogunbowale did not participate in Sunday's practice due to rest, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ogunbowale is sitting out for rest rather than due to any injury concern, as the Wings manage her workload during a busy stretch. The guard is averaging 15.7 points over 26 games this season, down from north of 21 points per game across the 2023 and 2024 campaigns.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Has rough outing in home loss Ogunbowale supplied eight points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals in 26 minutes during Friday's 88-78 loss to the Fever.

Impact Ogunbowale had a five-game streak with at least 12 points snapped, although she salvaged the stat line somewhat with two steals, her most since June 28. She has struggled mightily in three games against the Fever, averaging just 8.3 points, 3.4 assists and 1.3 rebounds this season.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mitchell scores 23, Boston and Howard have double-doubles as Fever beat Wings 88-78

Kelsey Mitchell had 23 points, Aliyah Boston and Natasha Howard had double-doubles and the Indiana Fever beat the Dallas Wings 88-78 for their season-high fourth-straight win despi...

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Held to 12 points Ogunbowale racked up 12 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 88-85 loss to the Dream.

Impact After scoring 16 or more points in four straight games, Ogunbowale wasn't able to generate much offensively Wednesday. Compared to 2024, Ogunbowale has taken a noticeable step back in production, and her shooting has suffered with a 36.9 percent mark from the field and 31.7 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hillmon hits tiebreaking 3 with 2.6 seconds left, scores career-high 21 points as Dream beat Wings

Naz Hillmon made the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2.6 seconds left and scored 12 of her career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Atlanta Dream to an 88-85 victory ove...

JULY 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Dallas hosts Atlanta after Canada's 21-point game

Atlanta takes on the Dallas Wings after Jordin Canada scored 21 points in the Dream's 77-75 loss to the Golden State Valkyries

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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