Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Monday, May 18, 2026, by recording 18 points and seven assists in a 92-69 victory over the Washington Mystics at home.
According to league tracking data, Bueckers reached 772 points and 216 assists through her first 40 career games.
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She joins Kelsey Plum as the only players in WNBA history to achieve those figures within that timeframe.
Her point total ranks as the fifth-highest in league history for a player's first 40 appearances.
She surpassed the early-career marks of Caitlin Clark, Chelsea Gray, A'ja Wilson, and Diana Taurasi across various statistical categories.
The 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year has improved her production in her sophomore season.
She is averaging 20 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game through the first four contests of 2026.
Data reported by Landon Thomas of The Wings Bulletin indicates that Bueckers is the only WNBA player currently averaging at least 20 points and five assists while shooting over 50% from both the field and the three-point line.
Offensive Adjustments and Physical Growth
The Dallas Wings adjusted their offensive system early in the season after Bueckers recorded an 18.3% usage rate during their opening games against Indiana and Atlanta.
That figure trailed teammates Arike Ogunbowale, Aziaha James, Odyssey Sims, and Alanna Smith.
Bueckers gained 15 pounds of muscle during the offseason to reach 160 pounds.
ESPN broadcaster Holly Rowe noted that the added strength allows her to better navigate defensive screens and withstand interior contact.
