WNBA

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Injury Updates The Frontcourt Anchor: Alanna Smith’s status is the most significant hurdle for the Wings heading into Indianapolis. A nasal fracture sustained from an A'ja Wilson elbow means Smith will be fitted for a protective mask, but her absence from practice leaves a void...

DHJ Quick Take: Expanding the Roster Through New CBA Rules The New Roster Layer: The addition of Costanza Verona and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu marks the first time the Wings are utilizing the league's new Developmental Player designation. This setup allows Dallas to keep two high-caliber pros in the building to...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale’s Legacy of Loyalty The Culture Shift: Arike Ogunbowale’s decision to re-sign for less than the super max is the foundational move of the Jose Fernandez era. By prioritizing roster flexibility over personal salary, she helped facilitate the signings of Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, proving...

DHJ Quick Take: A Possible New Era at American Airlines Center Elevating the Platform: Transitioning to a 20,000-seat arena full-time is the ultimate vote of confidence in the Wings' brand. After proving the market's hunger with a record-breaking 20,409 fans in 2025, the move to AAC ensures that no Dallas...

DHJ Quick Take: Preseason Takeaways and Final Preparations The Adaptation Curve: For Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick, the preseason provided a critical baseline for adjusting to the WNBA: pace and physicality. Her biggest takeaway is a self-correction on shot mechanics—learning to trust her natural release speed rather than...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Returns to Dallas Wings The Saturday Outlook: Arike Ogunbowale’s "for sure" status for the opener in Indianapolis is the definitive takeaway. After a 2-0 preseason without her, the Wings reintegrate their cornerstone against a Fever backcourt now featuring the Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston tandem....

DHJ Quick Take: The State of the Roster The Full Core Debut: For the first time in camp, Jose Fernandez saw his projected "identity" on the floor with Awak Kuier and Arike Ogunbowale fully participating. The Injury Cloud: The primary concern is now Aziaha James, who went down during Tuesday's...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Are Finally Whole The Full Roster Logic: Today was the first time Jose Fernandez had his "projected core" for 5-on-5 work amid Arike Ogunbowale and Awak Kuier joining the team. The Recruitment Trail: Ogunbowale’s insight into her role recruiting Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard highlights...

DHJ Quick Take: The Roster Architecture Frontcourt Shift: Dallas waived Rayah Marshall after her preseason debut and less than a month after acquiring her in the Diamond Miller trade. This leaves the frontcourt depth chart to Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, Awak Kuier, and Li Yueru. Backcourt Trim: The team moved...

DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Injury in Austin The Injury Variable: Alanna Smith was the most efficient player on the floor (12 points, 7 rebounds in 12 minutes) before an inadvertent elbow from A'ja Wilson forced her exit. While labeled a precaution, her health is the "mechanical necessity" for a...