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DHJ Quick Take: The Ultimate Two-Way Anchor A Historic Defensive Force: Alanna Smith arrives in Dallas coming off a career year where she set the Minnesota Lynx single-season record for blocks (80). As one of only eight players in league history to hit that mark in a season, her ability...

DHJ Quick Take: The Foundation is Set Undeniable Loyalty: By securing a multi-year deal for the franchise's all-time leading scorer, Curt Miller has ensured that the Wings' rebuild has a stable, veteran heartbeat. Arike Ogunbowale's commitment to Dallas—coming off a historic 2025 where she tied Diana Taurasi for the fastest...

The Dallas Wings have re-signed center Awak Kuier for the 2026 WNBA season, the team announced. The 6-foot-6 center returns to Dallas after three seasons playing professionally in Europe, rejoining the franchise that made her the first player from Finland to appear in the WNBA in 2021. General manager Curt...

The Dallas Wings have signed forward Jessica Shepard to a multi-year contract, the team announced. The 6-foot-4 forward comes to Dallas from the Minnesota Lynx, reuniting with former Notre Dame teammate Arike Ogunbowale and joining a Wings roster that is taking shape rapidly ahead of the 2026 season. Shepard arrives...

DHJ Quick Take: The Power of Continuity The Melo Endorsement: On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony didn't mince words—he views pairing Azzi Fudd with Paige Bueckers as an essential move for Dallas. He argues that their years of chemistry at UConn provide a level of backcourt continuity that...

DHJ Quick Take: A Rivalry for the Next Decade Wemby’s Award Eligibility: Victor Wembanyama didn't just win the game; he secured his postseason future. By logging 26 minutes and scoring 40 points, he reached the 65-game minimum required for NBA awards. Leading the league with 197 blocks, he remains the...

DHJ Quick Take: Grit in the Face of 357 Missed Games Milestone on Ice: Klay Thompson's late-week illness is a tough break for fans hoping to see history tonight. Requiring just 2 points to pass Kevin McHale for 100th on the all-time scoring list, the celebration is now officially moved...

DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard to Join Dallas Wings The Notre Dame Connection: Reuniting Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale isn't just a nostalgia play—it's a tactical one. The duo led the Fighting Irish to the 2018 NCAA title, and their shared history provides the "connective tissue" Curt Miller has prioritized...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Re-Signs with Dallas Wings Investing in the Vision: While eligible for the historic $1.4 million supermax, Arike Ogunbowale opted for a lower figure to preserve cap space. This financial flexibility is the engine behind Curt Miller’s aggressive offseason, allowing the Wings to navigate a $7...

DHJ Quick Take: The Evolution of Awak Kuier Elite Two-Way Growth: Awak Kuier returns to Arlington as a completely different player than the 19-year-old prospect who left in 2023. Fresh off being named a EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year finalist with Galatasaray, the 6-foot-6 Finnish center averaged 12.8 points...