Paige Bueckers, a rookie for the Dallas Wings, delivered a historic performance by scoring 44 points in a recent game, tying the WNBA single-game rookie scoring record previously held by Cynthia Cooper. Bueckers achieved this feat on an efficient 17-of-21 shooting, including a perfect 4-for-4 from three-point range, while also contributing 4 rebounds and 3 assists in 36 minutes of play. This performance marks the highest points scored by any player in the WNBA this season. Over her first 29 games, Bueckers has accumulated 570 points and 153 assists, surpassing the rookie totals of Caitlin Clark, who she is often compared to. Additionally, Bueckers has joined Clark as one of only two rookies in WNBA history to record over 500 points, 150 assists, 100 rebounds, and 50 steals in a single season. Despite the Dallas Wings' struggles, Bueckers continues to make a strong case for Rookie of the Year and is driving increased jersey sales. Other WNBA updates include Breanna Stewart returning to action for the New York Liberty after a break since July 26, and Caitlin Clark of the Fever being sidelined due to injury and not expected to play against the Seattle Storm. In other sports news, Lilly Reale is progressing with the US Women's National Team amid her rookie season at Gotham FC, and Leila Lacan has made a strong case for the WNBA All-Rookie team since joining the Connecticut Sun in July.