Dallas Wings' Paige Bueckers fuels a rebuild with an undying belief, echoing Stephen Curry's early arc from doubt to dynasty. Dallas sits 9-31 after a brutal stretch, but her rookie season has produced eye‑opening totals—500 points, 100 assists, a 44-point game—that keep fantasy eyes on the Wings' late-season run and development path.

Curry's rise offers a blueprint: stick with it, grow the bench, and trust the process. The Detroit Shock lineage and a tough schedule set the context, but Bueckers and co. can turn a slog into a breakout narrative for 2026.

Paige Bueckers used her platform to address Minnesota's school shooting, urging stricter gun laws and safety for students and worshippers. The reaction from Minnesota teams followed suit, with public statements from the Lynx, Timberwolves, Vikings, and Twins emphasizing safety and support for victims.

Toronto's Blue Jays held a moment of silence with the Twins, signaling the event's impact beyond basketball or baseball. The moment reshapes the mood around Minnesota sports as teams rally around the victims and call for collective action.

Paige Bueckers exploded for 44 points in a career night, the most by a rookie in WNBA history, as the Dallas Wings fell 81-80 to the Los Angeles Sparks. The performance amplified her star power, with All-Star starter status and a courtside spotlight that included Ellen Pompeo and Shemar Moore, who later connected with Bueckers in the tunnel. The night underscored the draw of a breakout rookie who can lift a franchise’s fantasy appeal even in a loss.

The scene wasn’t only about Bueckers; Holmgren and Green were among the onlookers, signaling cross-sport interest in the league. Bueckers is averaging 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.7 steals this season, a profile that fantasy managers will monitor as Dallas tries to maximize her playmaking around a Wings attack. The Sparks’ late-game defense slammed the door on a potential playoff push for Dallas, but the legend-in-the-making moment should echo through the rest of the season for fantasy and bettors alike.