Among the talent they acquired was Carrington, who was named the WNBA’s Most Improved player for her performance with the Connecticut Sun last season and has been praised for her defensive ability. Koclanes was also brought on to help the team improve on defense.

In her first preseason game against the Las Vegas Aces, Bueckers scored 10 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including two three-pointers, in 23 minutes. She also grabbed four rebounds. The Wings got routed by the Aces, 112-78.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers drove into the teeth of the Las Vegas Aces defense during the first quarter of her WNBA preseason debut. Launching from the left side, Bueckers connected on a left-handed floater from 5 feet,