The WNBA world is buzzing with speculation after reports surfaced that USA Basketball head coach Kara Lawson may be leaving Paige Bueckers off the 2026 Olympic roster. Lawson reportedly cited “better-qualified players” as the reason, leaving fans wondering what this means for the young star’s international career.
Adding fuel to the fire, top players Caitlin Clark, Cameron Brink, and Angel Reese are reportedly still undecided on their participation, creating further uncertainty around the lineup for Team USA.
While Bueckers has dazzled fans with her electrifying court vision and clutch performances, this development has raised questions about whether she has done anything to jeopardize her spot — or if this is simply a matter of Lawson’s strategic decisions as she evaluates the best roster for the Games.
With the 2026 Olympics still a few years away, nothing is set in stone. But for fans of Paige Bueckers, the rumor alone has sparked a flurry of conversations online, with many questioning who truly belongs on the next USA Basketball team and what this means for the future of one of the league’s brightest young talents.
As the situation develops, all eyes will be on Lawson, Bueckers, and the other stars as Team USA begins shaping its path toward international gl
ory.
