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DHJ Quick Take: The Day 6 Notebook The Bueckers-Fudd Synergy: A takeaway from Friday was seeing Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd share the floor in the same 5-on-5 unit. Their "read-and-react" chemistry was on full display during a pick-and-roll sequence where Bueckers found Fudd for a mid-range pull-up after a...

DHJ Quick Take: Friday Takeaways Off-Ball Versatility: Head coach Jose Fernandez provided a key schematic insight by outlining a specific Paige Bueckers off-ball package. By utilizing Odyssey Sims, JJ Quinerly, and Lindsay Allen to handle primary playmaking duties, Fernandez aims to leverage Bueckers' gravity as a scorer—a tactical shift that...

DHJ Quick Take: Notebook Observations The Velocity Gap: Fernandez's "Sports Car" analogy isn't just a quote; it’s a tactical roadmap. By noting the gap in pace between veterans and camp invites, he’s signaling that his rotation will be built on players who can process information at WNBA speed without sacrificing...

DHJ Quick Take: The Battle for the Final Spots The Size Mandate Continues: The addition of Kyla Oldacre (6-foot-6) and Grace Sullivan (6-foot-4) reinforces the "Wall of Dallas" philosophy. Oldacre, a Texas Longhorns standout with a program-record .339 Win Shares, provides the exact rim protection Curt Miller has prioritized to...

DHJ Quick Take: Depth and Development The Return of Okonkwo: Amy Okonkwo was a revelation in her 8-game stint last season, averaging 11.0 points and proving she can score at the WNBA level. Her recent dominance with Nigeria and Beşiktaş makes her a frontrunner for one of the final roster...

The Dallas Wings fired head coach Chris Koclanes after one season, the team announced Tuesday. Koclanes, who was hired by Wings executive vice president and general manager Curt Miller after working as his assistant with the Los Angeles Sparks, guided Dallas to a 10-34 record in 2025 — tied for...

The Dallas Wings closed their season with a statement. Three rookies scored 20 or more points in the same game for the first time in WNBA history, powering a 97–76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night at College Park Center. Paige Bueckers led Dallas with 24 points, eight...

The Dallas Wings went toe-to-toe with the Los Angeles Sparks for three quarters before fading late in a 91–77 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. Paige Bueckers paced Dallas with 18 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, while Myisha Hines-Allen added 15 points, 13 rebounds, and seven assists for her second...

The Dallas Wings signed forward Amy Okonkwo to a rest-of-season contract on Friday, finalizing her place with the team after joining on a hardship deal two weeks earlier. Okonkwo has averaged 9.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals across six games, including two points and two rebounds in 11 minutes...

The Dallas Wings continue their West Coast trip on Thursday night with a matchup against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT, and the game will air locally in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on KFAA29. The Wings (9-32) dropped their last outing, a...