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Natalya Shelton

Natalya Shelton

Natalya Shelton is an honors student at The University of Texas at Austin majoring in journalism and minoring in sports production and broadcasting. She is a sports reporter for The Daily Texan and Texas Student Television, and is currently working as a Digital Media and Sports Journalism Intern with Dallas Hoops Journal. Sports journalism, and specifically women's basketball, is her passion and she strives to develop compelling stories through both written and visual media.
NBA: Kyrie Irving looks on from the court during the first half at American Airlines Center against the Charlotte Hornets
Dallas MavericksNBA

‘Huge Curiosity’: Why Masai Ujiri Is Eager To Pair Kyrie Irving With Cooper Flagg Under Next Coach

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DHJ Quick Take: Ujiri Affirms Kyrie Irving’s Foundational Role in Rebuilt Mavericks Architecture Irving Core to the New Framework: Mavericks President Masai Ujiri squashed any speculation regarding veteran guard Kyrie Irving's standing during Wednesday's media availability, declaring him a vital piece of the franchise's long-term puzzle. The Partnership with Cooper...
Mavericks President Masai Ujiri and Governor Patrick Dumont posing side-by-side at the podium during the introductory press conference.
Dallas MavericksNBA

Why Masai Ujiri Parted With Matt Riccardi But Kept The Door Open For Michael Finley

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DHJ Quick Take: Masai Ujiri’s Front-Office Changes Differentiating the Executive Baseline: Mavericks President Masai Ujiri drew a distinct structural line between his co-interim front-office leaders, confirming that assistant GM Matt Riccardi will officially not return while intentionally keeping the door open for a potential Michael Finley retention. Eradicating Front-Office Redundancy:...
Washington Mystics guard Rori Harmon driving the ball along the perimeter as Dallas Wings forward Awak Kuier uses her length to close down the lane defensively.
Texas LonghornsWashington MysticsWNBA

‘You’re A Pro Now’: Rori Harmon Returns Home As Washington Mystics Fall To Dallas Wings In Rookie’s Texas Homecoming

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DHJ Quick Take: Rori Harmon Embraces Rookie Transition and Defensive Identity Texas Standout Returns to the Hardwood: Former Texas Longhorns standout Rori Harmon made her professional return to the Lone Star State on Monday night, logging minutes at College Park Center as her Washington Mystics dropped a 92-69 decision to...
Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith standing close together on the hardwood, talking and gesturing during a stoppage in play against the Washington Mystics.
Dallas WingsWashington MysticsWNBA

‘This Is What We Envisioned’: How Film-Room Adjustments Unlocked The Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics

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DHJ Quick Take: Resilient Defensive Adjustments Spark Dallas' Bounce-Back Performance The Two-Day Structural Reconstruction: Dallas leveraged a rare, multi-day preparation window—consisting of a film session, two full team practices, and a tactical shootaround—to integrate players who completely missed training camp, directly rectifying the spacing and rotation flaws that plagued their...
Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Dream at College Park Center.
Dallas WingsMinnesota LynxWNBA

‘No Ill Will’: Former Lynx Alanna Smith And Jessica Shepard Lead Dallas Wings Into Reunion Against Minnesota

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DHJ Quick Take: Minnesota Reunion Defensive Restoration: Alanna Smith, the reigning 2025 WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, anchors a new-look Wings defense after leading Minnesota to the top-rated defense in the league last season. The Reeve Effect: Jessica Shepard brings five years of experience under Cheryl Reeve, focusing on...