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.

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