Maddy Siegrist Injury Update: What Happened to Maddy Siegrist?
Friday night was supposed to be the long-awaited return for Dallas Wings forward Maddy Siegrist after her 17-game absence. But fans looking for a spark off the bench got a frustrating surprise—Siegrist was ruled out against the Indiana Fever just hours before tipoff. The medical staff made the call, pointing to missed 5-on-5 practice time and a cancelled team practice that kept her from fully clearing the team’s return-to-play hurdles.
Siegrist’s setback traces back to a right knee injury—a nasty anterolateral tibial plateau fracture suffered in mid-June. That diagnosis quickly derailed her promising season. In just 11 games before she went down, Siegrist was giving Dallas a solid 9.4 points and 5.2 boards a night. Her last appearance was a double-double explosion against the Lynx: 15 points, 11 rebounds, but it ended in defeat on June 8, the same game she got hurt.
On X/Twitter, @UnderdogWNBA: "Maddy Siegrist (knee) has been cleared and will be available to play on Friday."
On X/Twitter, @SaraJGamelli: "Maddy Siegrist injury update from the Dallas Wings."
The Road to Recovery: Gradual Progress, No Shortcuts
There’s been no hiding from the grind. Siegrist has attacked her rehab with a competitive edge, but even she admits you can't rush these things. Conditioning has been the biggest obstacle. “You can’t go from zero to a hundred… it’s about working your way back,” she shared, sounding equal parts impatient and determined.
The team’s head coach, Chris Koclanes, raved about her floor spacing and off-ball movement—they miss that shot-making threat. He’s just as eager as any fan to see Siegrist finally suit up, but the coaching and training staff have been cautious, focusing on long-term health over short-term gains. That meant sitting out an extra game despite Siegrist participating fully in the game-day shootaround.
On X/Twitter, @UnderdogWNBA: "Update: Maddy Siegrist (knee) is now a game-time decision for Friday’s game. She fully participated in the team’s shootaround."
On X/Twitter, @WingsLead: "Maddy Siegrist is set to make her comeback in the Wings game against"
Why No Game Time Yet?
Friday’s status update boiled down to one thing: lack of live-action reps. The Wings’ Thursday practice was nixed, meaning Siegrist missed her last scheduled opportunity for 5-on-5 work. That break in rhythm was enough for the medical team to pull the plug for at least one more contest. The goal is to reduce the risk of re-injury, making sure when Siegrist does get back, it’s for good—not just a quick cameo.
What’s Next for the Dallas Wings and Siegrist?
The Wings will have to keep fighting without their versatile forward, at least for one more game. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Siegrist’s getting closer, and the hope is she’ll return very soon if her conditioning holds up and she passes the remaining clearances.
Meanwhile, the Dallas roster gets tested yet again. Missing Siegrist changes their lineups and puts more pressure on their depth—but her rehab has mirrored the team’s gritty approach this season. As soon as Siegrist is fully cleared, expect her impact to be felt immediately on both ends—especially in ball movement, rebounding, and floor spacing.
