Indiana Fever

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Postgame Takeaways Efficiency Overload: Paige Bueckers provided a masterclass in scoring efficiency, dropping 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in just 20 minutes. Her chemistry with Alanna Smith in pick-and-roll actions was the mechanical necessity that triggered a 36-17 second-quarter run, effectively ending the game before...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings-Fever Takeaways Before Tipoff Managed Workloads: In his unofficial WNBA debut, Jose Fernandez is prioritizing "the big picture" over preseason results. Expect heavy minutes dispersion between the first and second halves, with a focus on evaluating the full roster rather than overextending the active core of Paige...

DHJ Quick Take: New Dallas Wings Pose Challenges Scouting Respect: Stephanie White highlighted the Wings' massive offseason overhaul as a primary challenge, noting the additions of Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, and Alysha Clark force the Fever to "guard differently" than in 2025. She credited Jose Fernandez as an "outstanding coach"...

DHJ Quick Take: How To Watch Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut: The unofficial start of the Azzi Fudd era in Dallas is the headline story of the preseason. Pairing her with reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers creates a highly anticipated young Dallas Wings backcourt. Broadcast...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Prepares For WNBA Preseason Debut Backcourt Firepower: The pairing of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers gives the Dallas Wings an unprecedented back-to-back No. 1 overall pick backcourt. With Bueckers coming off a reigning Rookie of the Year campaign and Fudd shooting a career-high 45.5% from...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Near Preseason Opener Defensive Tone-Setter: Alanna Smith’s debut is the most significant tactical storyline for Dallas. As the reigning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, her "one-percenter" mentality is the mechanical necessity required to anchor a shorthanded Wings frontcourt while Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Injury Updates Measured Backcourt Progress: The Dallas Wings are taking a cautious approach with JJ Quinerly as she continues her recovery from major knee surgery. While Quinerly increased her on-court activity this week, the team is prioritizing her "speed ramp" toward the May 9 opener...

DHJ Quick Take: The Preseason Lens The Fudd-Bueckers Debut: The April 30 matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse against the Indiana Fever is effectively the "Opening Night" for the Wings' new era. Seeing Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers share a backcourt against Caitlin Clark—the league’s most potent ratings driver—is a calculated move...

DHJ Quick Take: The Rival’s Perspective The Floor-Spacing Nightmare: Boston’s analysis focused heavily on the "pressure" created by the Wings' new frontcourt depth. By adding Alanna Smith, Curt Miller has ensured that the Fever’s interior defense cannot simply "park" in the paint to stop Paige Bueckers or Arike Ogunbowale without...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd to Dallas Wings? The UConn Reunion: By selecting Azzi Fudd, the Wings solve their biggest statistical void: three-point volume. Pairing Fudd’s 97th-percentile spot-up efficiency with Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale creates the most gravity-heavy perimeter in the WNBA. Expansion Era Begins: The Toronto Tempo and...