Despite their lowly 8-19 record, the Dallas Wings are one of the most promising teams on the rise in the WNBA.

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The WNBA season is flying by, and we're already past the halfway mark, giving us plenty to chew on from Paige Bueckers' rookie run. The first overall pick this year arrived with a

The Dallas Wings gave star rookie Paige Bueckers a day off to rest on Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces, a move that drew some backlash from fans who questioned why the 23-year-old would need a break so early in her career.

Paige Bueckers and the Wings led by as many as 12 in the second half but ultimately lost their fifth in six games.

Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles the ball against Valkyries’ Kaitlyn Chen (2) in the second quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday, July 25, 2025. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)

Ogunbowale was even more impressive. The four-time All-Star made WNBA history by registering a 15-point, 10-assist double-double in the first half. Ogunbowale finished with 20 points, a career-high 14 assists, a steal and two triples.

Arike Ogunbowale compiled 20 points and 14 assists, Paige Bueckers scored 20 points and the Dallas Wings held off the Breanna Stewart-less New York Liberty 92-82 on Monday in Arlington, Texas.