Dallas Wings Reveal Injury Report, Plan New Signing Before Game vs. New York Liberty
The Dallas Wings have released their official injury report ahead of Tuesday’s matchup against the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Tyasha Harris (left knee) remains out for the season, while Myisha Hines-Allen is listed as questionable with a left ankle injury.
Hines-Allen’s availability will be determined closer to game time after she sustained an ankle injury in Friday’s loss to Indiana. She did not practice on Sunday and instead observed from the sideline while wearing a boot over her ankle.
Maddy Siegrist Set to Return with Minutes Restriction
After missing 18 games due to a right knee injury, Maddy Siegrist will return to game action on Tuesday but will be eased in on a minutes restriction.
Siegrist suffered an anterolateral tibial plateau fracture in mid-June and was a full participant in Sunday’s practice, marking the final step in her rehabilitation.
“She will, yep,” head coach Chris Koclanes told DallasHoopsJournal.com when asked about Siegrist’s restriction. “I don’t have that number for you, but she will be initially on some type of minutes restriction.”
Siegrist has averaged 9.4 points and 5.2 rebounds over 11 games this season, ranking among league leaders in offensive rebounds (2.5) and second-chance points (3.5). Her ability to run the floor and crash the glass will be a critical addition to Dallas’ frontcourt, even in limited minutes.
Diamond Miller to Anchor Wing Rotation in Dallas Debut
A source confirmed to DallasHoopsJournal.com that the Wings will also have Diamond Miller active for Tuesday’s game, who was part of last week’s trade that sent DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx.
Once acclimated, Miller is expected to play significant minutes in a reshaped wing rotation that prioritizes size, versatility, and pace.
“Her size and athleticism, number one, but her speed up and down the floor too,” Koclanes told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “She plays downhill, puts pressure on the rim and the paint. If we can create the right space, she’ll find opportunities to attack closeouts and get to the rim.”
Miller has appeared in 25 games this season, shooting a career-best 53.8 percent from three-point range while providing a physical defensive presence. Teammates Maddy Siegrist and Haley Jones have praised Miller’s ability to contribute on both ends of the floor.
“Maddy, right? There’s a spot right there for her as a wing,” Koclanes told DallasHoopsJournal.com. “And when Diamond gets here, there will be big minutes for those two as big wings. They’re very different in terms of their skill sets, so that’s good.”
Karlie Samuelson Waived; Wings Expected to Make New Signing
The Wings officially waived Karlie Samuelson on Monday. Samuelson underwent surgery on her left foot in July and will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. The team will oversee her rehabilitation into the offseason as she prepares for free agency.
With Samuelson’s departure, Dallas now has an open roster spot, and as one source told DallasHoopsJournal.com, is expected to make a seven-day contract signing ahead of Tuesday’s game. The addition is expected to be finalized before tipoff.
Tipoff between the Wings and Liberty is scheduled for 6 p.m. CT at Barclays Center.
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