How Awak Kuier Could Be The Key To Unleashing Paige Bueckers’ Full Potential With Dallas Wings

Can the Dallas Wings maximize Paige Bueckers’ game-changing talent? Surely. Can the Wings bring another piece of the puzzle from college basketball to help her? Maybe.

While there could be a couple of names Dallas could target, the 6’6” forward Awak Kuier stands as an unmatchable option. 

Dallas Wings Need Awak Kuier To Unleash Paige Bueckers

With Bueckers already lighting up the WNBA as a rookie, adding Kuier’s shooting and playmaking could transform the Wings’ offense. But the timing couldn’t be any better.

With Kuier’s overseas contract ending and Bueckers’ Unrivaled League debut looming, the stars could align for the two stars.

Awak Kuier in Finland’s 96-72 loss to Belgium:

21 pts, 6 rebs, 1 ast

4-6 2P
3-8 3P (37.5%)
4-7 FT❕

One of her best outings in FIBA play over the last two years https://t.co/1rbD5QA3hO pic.twitter.com/jrvQHkUV5e

— christan (no i), ß (@ChristanWNBA) November 13, 2025

While Bueckers’ rookie season was electric, as she led all newcomers in scoring and earned second-team All-WNBA honors, but to elevate her game further, the Wings are eyeing Kuier.

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GM Curt Miller, who hired Jose Fernandez to coach, sees Kuier as central to the future, especially with a new practice facility and arena on the horizon. Kuier’s 86 games with the Wings from 2021-2023, despite modest stats, suggest untapped potential.

If Bueckers’ star power can lure Kuier back, their synergy could push Dallas toward contention, making 2026 a pivotal season.

Paige Bueckers Gearing For Unrivaled

Paige Bueckers is set to debut in the Unrivaled League in January 2026 with Breeze BC, a new expansion team, alongside Rickea Jackson, Dominique Malonga, Aari McDonald, Kate Martin, and Cameron Brink. 

Her 14-game schedule, starting January 5 against Phantom BC and ending February 27 against Laces BC, coincides with the NBA All-Star Break. It would additionally offer a platform to refine her skills.

This off-season move, post her WNBA rookie success, aims to keep Bueckers sharp, especially with teammates like Arike Ogunbowale and Li Yueru in Unrivaled.