DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings List Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith on Injury Report Before Las Vegas Aces Matchup
- Paige Bueckers Probable With Left Leg Issue: Bueckers is listed as probable for Thursday’s matchup with the Las Vegas Aces with a left leg injury. The second-year guard was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice at SMU and is coming off a 24-point performance in Sunday’s win over the New York Liberty.
- Alanna Smith Probable With Illness: Smith is listed as probable with an illness and did not practice on Wednesday. The starting forward has averaged 3.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 17.4 minutes per game through 7 appearances this season, anchoring the Wings’ frontcourt rotation at the five.
- Las Vegas Aces Down A Backcourt Piece: Aces guard Dana Evans is listed as out for Thursday’s matchup with a left leg injury.
- Frontcourt Implications If Smith Sits: Should Smith be unable to play, Awak Kuier and Jessica Shepard could absorb additional frontcourt minutes alongside Maddy Siegrist and Li Yueru. Kuier has averaged 13.0 points over the Wings’ last two games on 88.9% shooting from the field.
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings released their injury report Wednesday evening ahead of Thursday’s home matchup with the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center, listing guard Paige Bueckers as probable with a left leg issue and forward Alanna Smith as probable with an illness.
Bueckers was a full participant in practice at SMU on Wednesday, while Smith did not practice, per a source.
Las Vegas listed guard Dana Evans as out for the matchup with a left leg injury.
Paige Bueckers
Bueckers has averaged 19.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in 32.7 minutes per game through 7 appearances this season. She is shooting 52.2% from the field, 48.3% from three, and 80.6% from the free-throw line.
She is coming off a 24-point performance in Sunday’s 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, finishing 7-of-13 from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line in 36 minutes.
Bueckers eclipsed the 820-point, 160-rebound, and 225-assist marks in her career during that win, tying Caitlin Clark for the fastest player in WNBA history to hit those statistical totals (43 games). She is also the only player in the WNBA this season with at least 130 points, 20 rebounds, and 35 assists.
Alanna Smith
Smith has averaged 3.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 17.4 minutes per game through 7 appearances this season. She is shooting 33.3% from the field with 1.1 steals and 0.6 blocks per game.
She logged just under 15 minutes in Sunday’s win over the Liberty, finishing with 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal. Smith has started all 7 games for the Wings this season at the five position, with the Wings leveraging her frontcourt versatility alongside Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier.
If Smith is unable to play Thursday, Kuier and Shepard could absorb additional frontcourt minutes, while Maddy Siegrist and Li Yueru are natural additional options.
Thursday’s Matchup
The Wings (4-3) host the Aces (4-2) at College Park Center with tip-off set for 7 p.m. CT. The game streams on Prime, with Michael Grady (play-by-play), Cynthia Cooper (analyst), and JayDee Dyer (sideline) on the call.
Las Vegas leads the all-time series 46-36. The Wings are seeking their first regular-season win over the Aces since August 27, 2024.
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