Happy times are definitely back in Dallas. Paige Bueckers has completely changed the vibe of the city. Dallas’ new Luka Doncic is setting a whole new bar. Tickets are selling out fast, prices are soaring — something even the men’s team couldn’t pull off. The Paige Bueckers effect is in full swing. But it’s not just about the hype. The Wings are also locked in on building strong team chemistry. With only 3 players returning from last year, there were a lot of new faces in town. And the management came up with a fun way to bring everyone together!

Given all the buzz around drafting Bueckers, it’s easy to forget the other major roster changes Dallas made this offseason. The Wings lost standout players like Natasha Howard and Satou Sabally. But they didn’t just sit back! They went out and brought in former Indiana Fever star NaLyssa Smith and former Sun guard DiJonai Carrington. Plus, they reunited with former Wing Ty Harris.

The Wings also added forward Myisha Hines-Allen from the Washington Mystics for championship experience and drafted rookies Aziaha James and Madison Scott for youth. GM Curt Miller, called building this roster part of a major franchise reset, aiming to mix winners with Texas stars like Smith, who shined at Baylor.

Some serious moves were made. But naturally, helping everyone settle in became a big task. So, the Dallas management found a fun and quirky way to tackle it!

The Dallas Wings’ X account dropped a post that said, “Letting our players be Admin…bare with us… 🙂.” In other words, the players themselves were running the show! What started as a fun idea quickly turned wild. The players took the jokes to a whole new level and unknowingly kicked off a hilarious fan battle! . And soon, a hilarious fan battle broke out! Fans of Paige Bueckers and DiJonai Carrington got into it after a banter-filled war between the two stars!

One of the tweets from the Wings’ official account said, “DiJonai can’t guard me – Paige Bueckers.” It was clear Bueckers was taking a playful shot at DiJonai, throwing it back to their 2021 Elite Eight clash where Paige dropped 28 points and helped UConn edge out Baylor by just two. But knowing DiJonai, she wasn’t about to stay quiet!

The next post came from DiJonai, who fired back with, “#GetPaigeSomeSunlight -DiJonai Carrington.” It was a playful jab, poking fun at some fans who joked about Bueckers looking a little pale in her first official team photos. Safe to say, both stars took their banter game to a whole new level!

Fans couldn’t stop debating who won the battle between the teammates. But the real question is –what can fans expect from Paige and DiJonai this season? Let’s dive in!

What to expect from Paige Bueckers and co this season?

In her first press conference as a Dallas Wing, Bueckers made it clear that her focus is on building deep, meaningful connections with everyone. She emphasized the importance of creating a foundation for success. “So just building a foundation of really enjoying being around each other, enjoying playing together, enjoying being together off the court, on the court, in all aspects,” Bueckers shared.

It’s clear that fans shouldn’t expect the Dallas Wings to compete for titles right away. After finishing last season with a 9-31 record, only three players have returned. The losses of big names like Natasha Howard and Satou Sabaly will undoubtedly hurt the team.

With Sabally traded to Phoenix and the Wings integrating new talent, they are leaning on fresh faces. Bueckers, who averaged 19.7 points on 52.8% shooting at UConn, is expected to run the point, facilitating plays for Arike Ogunbowale and Teaira McCowan, the latter having secured 8.1 rebounds per game in 2024. DiJonai Carrington’s defensive skills could help improve Dallas’ defense, which allowed 84.2 points per game last season.​

But with a mostly new roster, the focus is on how they’ll mesh together. No one really knows how the team will gel, and there are plenty of question marks. Paige Bueckers is spot on when she says this year will be about laying the groundwork for future success. If the Wings manage to make the playoffs this season, it will be a major win in Paige’s first year.