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Paige Bueckers Misses Dallas vs Portland, Ankle Injury

6/14/2026

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Bueckers Misses Game

Paige Bueckers will miss the Dallas Wings’ Saturday game against the Portland Fire due to a right ankle injury.
Coach Jose Fernandez said she is day-to-day and the team is protecting her health.
Reports cite the injury in the second quarter of either the 84-83 loss to Minnesota or the 85-70 win over Phoenix.
She scored a season-high 31 points on 14-of-20 shooting with six rebounds and five assists Thursday.

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Sims Out

Odyssey Sims is ruled out of Saturday’s game, her third consecutive absence.
Carla Leite is probable for Portland despite a quad contusion; Nyadiew Puoch remains questionable with a left ankle injury.
Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowle and Azzi Fudd have driven Dallas to an 8-4 start, from ten wins in 2025.
Portland enters the game with a 6-8 record after losing to the Las Vegas Aces; contest airs nationally at 8:30 p.m. ET.

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Bueckers Misses Game

Paige Bueckers will miss the Dallas Wings’ Saturday game against the Portland Fire due to a right ankle injury.
Coach Jose Fernandez said she is day-to-day and the team is protecting her health.
Reports cite the injury in the second quarter of either the 84-83 loss to Minnesota or the 85-70 win over Phoenix.
She scored a season-high 31 points on 14-of-20 shooting with six rebounds and five assists Thursday.

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