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WNBA All-Star weekend clouded by injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by DOUG FEINBERG | The Associated Press , NBC DFW
· July 21, 2026
· 3 min read
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night against
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Key takeaway The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night against New York, but cleared concussion protocol, the team said.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The injuries to Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese cast a shadow over the upcoming WNBA All-Star weekend, and local fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are likely to be impacted. Bueckers' collision with Nneka Ogwumike is a concern for Dallas fans, who have been watching their team compete against top-notch opponents like Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Angel Reese's knee injury is a blow to the Dream, a team that has been making waves in the league with her impressive rebounding and scoring averages. As the All-Star game approaches, local fans will be watching to see if either player will be able to participate, and if Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will need to name a replacement. The health of these star players is crucial to the success of their teams, and their absence could have a significant impact on the outcome of the game.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 21, 2026 ·
Source: NBC DFW ·
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What is this story about? It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night against
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