Paige Bueckers talks trash after cooking Caitlin Clark.

There’s a youth movement at USA Basketball camp that includes WNBA players Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. All three are making their debuts with the national team.

They’ve been competing against each other in college and the WNBA over the past few years. Reese and Clark have been set as Rivals ever since their National Title contest. Bueckers has been getting comparisons to Clark for quite some time. She was even annoyed by a question about her during a game last year.

“That’s what the media cares about,” Paige Bueckers told Time Magazine.

That was the first time the two stars faced each other in the WNBA.

Behind 13 assists from Caitlin Clark, the Fever put five players in double figures, scored 64 first-half points, and never looked back. Paige Bueckers made 9 of 15 from the field and finished with 21 points, four rebounds, and four assists.

The Indiana Fever beat the Dallas Wings 102-83 in the first matchup between the past two No. 1 overall picks in the WNBA draft.

Paige Bueckers Gets The Best of Caitlin Clark

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images)
The last time we saw Caitlin Clark light up the court was July 15. She tried to make her way back, but she had way too many injuries in her second season. The Fever made the smart call, shutting down Clark’s year to prioritize her long-term health.

Now Clark’s back on the hardwood, feeling good with the US Women’s National Team. With her will be rookie Paige Bueckers.

Early sessions on the court had Clark shaking off some cobwebs. However, there was one notable moment on the court.

A short video showed Paige Bueckers pump-faking Clark into the air. She then stepped to her right and knocked down a three as Caitlin Clark contested it. After knocking it down, Paige seemingly talked trash to Clark.

Clark recently turned down playing for Project B. The new overseas startup league is offering seven-figure contracts.

Playing for USA Basketball and her Fever team are the only two things on her mind.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.