Wings dropping in WNBA power rankings despite Paige Bueckers' growth

Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings are struggling in the latest WNBA power rankings.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 16, 2025

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers looks to shoot against Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Dallas Wings are struggling as the first half of the WNBA season winds down.

The Wings are just 6-16, which means they have the league's second-worst record aside from the Connecticut Sun.

CBS Sports writer Jack Maloney conducted a recent power rankings where the Wings sit at No. 12 behind the Sun.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers brings the ball up court against the Chicago Sky. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Wings low in WNBA power rankings

"The Wings' mid-season turnaround came to a sharp halt this week with three defeats by a combined 60 points. Arike Ogunbowale's return from a thumb injury that had kept her out for over two weeks was forgettable. She went 0 of 10 from the field in their loss to the Fever and has now scored in single digits six times this season; she had six such games over her last five seasons combined," Maloney wrote.

The Wings have been injured beyond belief so far this season. Last week, they signed Haley Jones to a contract just so the team could have the minimum eight players available in uniform.

The season for the Wings isn't about wins and losses, but rather figuring out which players can be alongside Paige Bueckers in the lineup.

The Wings have seen flashes of potential from rookie guard JJ Quinerly and Chinese center Li Yueru, so it will be interesting to see how the team responds in the second half of the season.

The Wings have one final game tonight to close out the first half against the Las Vegas Aces. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

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Published Jul 16, 2025|Modified Jul 16, 2025

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.