WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese

Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by DOUG FEINBERG | The Associated Press, NBC5 DFW · July 21, 2026 · 3 min read

It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night agai...

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Dallas fans are holding their breath as Paige Bueckers' injury may impact her participation in the upcoming WNBA All-Star game. Although she has cleared concussion protocol, her absence from Monday's game against New York raises concerns about her readiness for the exhibition game in Chicago. As a key player for the Dallas team, Bueckers' performance is crucial to the team's success, and her potential absence could be felt by local fans who have been following her progress. The city's enthusiasm for women's basketball is evident in the support for the Dallas team, and Bueckers' injury is a reminder that the team's fortunes can change quickly. With the All-Star break approaching, Dallas fans will be watching closely to see if Bueckers can recover in time to participate in the game, and how her team will fare without her if she cannot play.

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Category: local · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: NBC5 DFW · Reading time: 3 min

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WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese

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