Dallas Wings may still miss out on Paige Bueckers after WNBA Draft twist

[RSHERMVIKES]

Just found this article on line!
With the Dallas Wings getting the #1 pick being such a big topic I bring this to the BYers!

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[oldhusky]

Interesting that this is the first indication from Paige that Dallas was not her preferred choice. Of course we all speculated as much and believed she would be disappointed, but at the same time no indication she would not enter the draft either. I think it is wise to think the odds of her not entering the draft increased after the lottery, but not read too much more into it unless she clarifies further.

Clearly it is a question she will be asked probably more than she would like, but she also may have to see how this season plays out. Winning or not winning a championship could influence that decision, as could the expansion draft, potential trades, signings, naming of a coach etc. It will be interesting if she sheds any additional light on the subject, or decides to just table the issue until the season ends.

 

[Jonathan14]

I don't think this article brings any actual information from Paige. It cites Michael Voepel from ESPN: "According to ESPN’s Michael Voepel, Bueckers had a 'preferred' WNBA landing spot entering the draft lottery. 'Sources around the league have indicated that the Los Angeles Sparks, who got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, would have been Bueckers’ preferred option,' he wrote."

Who knows who "sources around the league" are? Maybe they're Nika, Aaliyah, and Dorka, who might have some insight into what Paige thinks but are unlikely to talk to Voepel. Or maybe they're random people like Cameron Brink's personal trainer, a season ticket holder in Chicago, or the towel guy in Atlanta, who probably don't know anything more than we do.

 

[oldude]

I don't think this article brings any actual information from Paige. It cites Michael Voepel from ESPN: "According to ESPN’s Michael Voepel, Bueckers had a 'preferred' WNBA landing spot entering the draft lottery. 'Sources around the league have indicated that the Los Angeles Sparks, who got the No. 2 pick in the lottery, would have been Bueckers’ preferred option,' he wrote."

Who knows who "sources around the league" are? Maybe they're Nika, Aaliyah, and Dorka, who might have some insight into what Paige thinks but are unlikely to talk to Voepel. Or maybe they're random people like Cameron Brink's personal trainer, a season ticket holder in Chicago, or the towel guy in Atlanta, who probably don't know anything more than we do.

Or maybe the source is Lindsay Kagawa Colas, Page’s California based agent?

 

[bayern7]

Or maybe the source is Lindsay Kagawa Colas, Page’s California based agent?

Yah never underestimate the methods of agents/publicists to plant information with the goal of reaching a desired outcome for their clients

 

[yhun89]

Or maybe the source is Lindsay Kagawa Colas, Page’s California based agent?

I definitely can’t see Paige saying anything outright like that. I assume it’s because of the hype of Cam/Rickea/Paige trio the media assumed Paige bought into it as well. She’s very well trained media wise. I can’t see her speaking poorly against a team like that.

 

[oldude]

I definitely can’t see Paige saying anything outright like that. I assume it’s because of the hype of Cam/Rickea/Paige trio the media assumed Paige bought into it as well. She’s very well trained media wise. I can’t see her speaking poorly against a team like that.

Paige doesn’t have to say a thing, and I doubt that she’ll think much about the W so long as she’s chasing a national championship with the Huskies. But she has Lindsay Kagawa Colas, a top sports agent, to look after her long term business interests.

Look at what Scott Boras is up to for Juan Soto as he seeks a $700 million contract for his client. Every day there are rumors flying in the media on Soto, about where he’s going and how much he’ll earn. Boras is orchestrating all the rumors while Soto has said nothing.

While Paige is not a free agent, Colas knows her job is to generate opportunities for her clients, as she did effectively with Stewie. LA is a better economic opportunity for Bueckers, and probably a better basketball opportunity as well. If Colas can plant some doubt with Wings GM Curt Miller, maybe he starts thinking about a trade.

Yes I know that nobody thinks he’ll trade the first overall pick. But if you’re not sure Paige will be available, how about swapping picks with LA, along with getting a rising star like Rickea Jackson?

Curt Miller is an experienced basketball executive. He’s going to listen to a lot of offers from other teams relative to the #1 pick. He may lose 2 solid veterans to free agency. He needs more than just Paige Bueckers to fix what’s wrong with the Wings. Miller can parlay his 1st overall pick into 2 or 3 frontline players if he chooses.

 

[hoophuskee]

Not a chance Dallas won't have her.

 

[Next 12]

What would make me happy is for Paige to take her Covid year and stay at UCONN and get a second N.C. then go to the WNBA. She already has NIL income, so she will not lose out of Opportunities. I am just being greedy and would love to see Paige play another year. At my age, I have few joys and UCONN BB is my greatest joy.GO PAIGE!!! GO FRESHMEN!!! GO SOPHOMORES!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[Bone Dog]

Folks seem to know a lot about Lindsay Kagawa Colas. I was surprised to learn the she also represents Diana and Stewie. And even more surprised that she won an NC while at Stanford… in volleyball. Then she was Lindsay Kagawa, and she sounds like a really interesting person. I’d guess that she met Paige through the UConn connection she’d already formed — it really is a sisterhood.

 

[oldude]

Folks seem to know a lot about Lindsay Kagawa Colas. I was surprised to learn the she also represents Diana and Stewie. And even more surprised that she won an NC while at Stanford… in volleyball. Then she was Lindsay Kagawa, and she sounds like a really interesting person. I’d guess that she met Paige through the UConn connection she’d already formed — it really is a sisterhood.

Colas is also the agent for Sue & Maya.

 

[UCinsider]

But on the ESPN broadcast of the North Carolina game, they said Paige would be required to go to the #1 draft team because she had no eligibility left. ???

 

[MdStang]

Paige doesn’t have to say a thing, and I doubt that she’ll think much about the W so long as she’s chasing a national championship with the Huskies. But she has Lindsay Kagawa Colas, a top sports agent, to look after her long term business interests.

Look at what Scott Boras is up to for Juan Soto as he seeks a $700 million contract for his client. Every day there are rumors flying in the media on Soto, about where he’s going and how much he’ll earn. Boras is orchestrating all the rumors while Soto has said nothing.

While Paige is not a free agent, Colas knows her job is to generate opportunities for her clients, as she did effectively with Stewie. LA is a better economic opportunity for Bueckers, and probably a better basketball opportunity as well. If Colas can plant some doubt with Wings GM Curt Miller, maybe he starts thinking about a trade.

Yes I know that nobody thinks he’ll trade the first overall pick. But if you’re not sure Paige will be available, how about swapping picks with LA, along with getting a rising star like Rickea Jackson?

Curt Miller is an experienced basketball executive. He’s going to listen to a lot of offers from other teams relative to the #1 pick. He may lose 2 solid veterans to free agency. He needs more than just Paige Bueckers to fix what’s wrong with the Wings. Miller can parlay his 1st overall pick into 2 or 3 frontline players if he chooses.

"Miller can parlay his 1st overall pick into 2 or 3 frontline players if he chooses."

The Mystics have the number 4 and the number 6 pick. Miller can offer Paige in a two for one trade and maybe get Washington to throw in young Aussie PG Jade Melbourne. A number of good PGs may be available at 4: Georgia Amore, Olivia Miles or point forward Shyanne Sellers. I do this deal all day long.