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Arlington, Texas stars Bueckers, Reese injured before WNBA All-Star

PUBLISHED Jul 20, 2026, 1:27 PM ET

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Arlington, Texas, witnessed a major WNBA setback on Sunday, July 19, 2026, when Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers exited late in a 90-82 win over the Los Angeles Sparks after hitting the back of her head on the court. The incident occurred when Los Angeles forward Nneka Ogwumike was tripped by Dallas rookie Azzi Fudd and fell into Bueckers’ legs, sending the 24-year-old guard backward. Bueckers walked off under her own power but went directly to the locker room for evaluation. Earlier Sunday, Atlanta Dream forward Angel Reese was also reported injured in a separate game ahead of the July 25 All-Star break.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2026 season Bueckers passes 500 points
Early July 2026 Wings maintain strong start
July 2026 Angel Reese sustains separate injury
July 19, 2026 Bueckers collides with Ogwumike
July 19, 2026 Bueckers hits head hard
July 19, 2026 Bueckers leaves game limping
Postgame July 19 no update from Fernandez
July 25, 2026 All-Star Game scheduled Chicago

News Intelligence

If you're a WNBA fan, these injuries could shake up the All-Star Game. Bueckers' scoring prowess and Reese's rebounding skills are key to their teams. Keep an eye on the Wings and Dream's next moves.