Paige Bueckers needs stronger supporting cast with Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is the team's future, but it remains to be seen who will be alongside her.

Jeremy Brener | Jul 9, 2025

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers shoots against the Phoenix Mercury. / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is the face of the franchise, but it will take more than just her to get the team back towards the top of the standings.

Bueckers could be the future of the league, but the talent level in the WNBA is higher than ever, and teams need more than a superstar to contend.

The Athletic insider Sabreena Merchant highlighted Dallas' needs to build a team around Bueckers.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers drives on the Phoenix Mercury in the first half at Footprint Center. / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Wings building around Paige Bueckers

"As Dallas has dealt with a rash of injuries, the absence of the veterans has clarified who fits around Paige Bueckers. Every decision the Wings make from here on out should be to optimize Bueckers, and the rookies seem to match her playing style," Merchant wrote.

"JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James play with pace and make quick decisions with the ball. Quinerly is always pushing the tempo of makes and misses, while James immediately knows how she wants to attack, whether that’s with a shot or a drive.

"Luisa Geiselsöder is a little more methodical in the half court, but she’s a useful screening and handoff partner — the pairing of Bueckers and Geiselsöder has a better true shooting percentage than any other Bueckers duo. In the win against Phoenix, Dallas got 72 points from rookies, the most of any WNBA team since 1999, per Across the Timeline. It was also the first time in league history that three rookies have had at least 15 points and five assists."

The more the Wings learn about the supporting cast around Bueckers, the better the team will become.

Bueckers is the type of player a team can build around to win a championship, but she needs the right teammates around her to make it work.

Bueckers and the Wings are back in action tonight against Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

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Published Jul 9, 2025|Modified Jul 9, 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.