The 2025 WNBA Draft order is officially set, and the Dallas Wings have secured the coveted No. 1 overall pick. Following the Wings, the Los Angeles Sparks will select at No. 2, with the Chicago Sky and Washington Mystics rounding out the top four picks at No. 3 and No. 4, respectively. This draft order brings a mix of opportunities and potential challenges, especially with a star like Paige Bueckers in the mix.
With the No. 1 pick in hand, the Wings now find themselves in a prime position to select Paige Bueckers, who is widely regarded as the top prospect in the upcoming class.
The UConn superstar has drawn significant attention from across the league, and many believe she could be a franchise-altering talent. The Wings, who are looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2024 season, see this as a major opportunity to bolster their roster and return to playoff contention.
However, while this may be good news for the Wings, it may not be the ideal outcome for Bueckers herself—at least if recent reports about her preferences are accurate. According to Michael Voepel of ESPN, Bueckers would have preferred to land in Los Angeles.
The Sparks, who ended the 2024 season with the league’s worst record at 8-32, had the best odds of securing the top pick, but luck was not on their side during the draft lottery, and they ended up with the No. 2 selection.
“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,” Voepel reported. The Sparks, like the Wings, are in a period of transition and currently lack a head coach.
However, Los Angeles is a major market and offers a significant stage for a young star like Bueckers to shine. Additionally, the Sparks have a roster that could greatly benefit from a guard of Bueckers’ caliber, making it an attractive destination for the talented player.
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The Wings, on the other hand, are poised to add a potential game-changer to their lineup, but the question remains whether they will hold on to their top pick or explore trade options.
Given Bueckers’ reported interest in joining the Sparks, there could be motivation from both sides to explore a deal that would send her to Los Angeles.
The Sparks may be willing to put together an enticing package to move up one spot, especially if they believe Bueckers is the key to their future success.
For now, all eyes are on the Wings and Sparks as the draft approaches. With the 2025 WNBA Draft scheduled for April 14, there is still plenty of time for speculation, negotiation, and potential changes to the draft order.
Whether the Wings decide to select Bueckers, trade the pick, or if the Sparks make an aggressive move remains to be seen. What is clear, however, is that Paige Bueckers is at the center of the conversation, and her future will be a significant storyline in the lead-up to the draft.
The coming months will undoubtedly be filled with rumors and discussions as teams look to position themselves for success. For now, the Dallas Wings hold the power with the No. 1 pick, but the Los Angeles Sparks may not be ready to give up on their hopes of landing the star guard.
As the WNBA Draft nears, fans can expect more drama and intrigue, especially with a generational talent like Bueckers in play.
