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DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard's Historic 22-20-10 and Azzi Fudd's First Start Power Wings' Comeback Over Aces First 22-20-10 in WNBA History: Jessica Shepard recorded 22 points, 20 rebounds, and 10 assists, the first player with that stat line in league history; her second triple-double in eight days and the...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's First WNBA Start Headlines Dallas Wings' Home Opener vs. Las Vegas Aces Fudd Earns First WNBA Start: Head coach Jose Fernandez confirmed rookie Azzi Fudd will make her first WNBA start Thursday alongside Paige Bueckers in the Wings' backcourt. Fernandez said the decision was set...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Available Against Las Vegas Aces Ogunbowale Available: Guard Arike Ogunbowale has been cleared to play against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center after being a game-time decision with an illness. A Reshaped Starting Five: Ogunbowale starts at small forward in a lineup adjusted...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Cleared To Play Through Left Leg Designation Bueckers Available: Paige Bueckers will play for the Dallas Wings against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center after carrying a left leg designation that had her listed as probable. Full Practice Week: Bueckers practiced fully this...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale, Alanna Smith Sidelined At Shootaround With Illness Neither On The Court: Arike Ogunbowale and Alanna Smith were not on the court for the Dallas Wings' shootaround Thursday at College Park Center. Ogunbowale is now questionable to play, while Smith is doubtful. Two Key Pieces At...

DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier Carves Out Frontcourt Role With Two-Way Production Off The Bench Back-To-Back Impact Games: Awak Kuier has emerged as one of the Dallas Wings' most impactful second-unit pieces, posting 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 91-76 road win over the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Sharpen Identity At SMU As Las Vegas Aces Loom Coming Off A Statement Road Win: The Dallas Wings practiced Tuesday at SMU coming off a 2-1 road trip that closed with a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Head coach Jose Fernandez...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Lean Into Switching Identity, Prep for High-Stakes Aces Matchup Sustaining Baseline Aggression: Returning to practice at SMU following a highly successful 2-1 road trip, the Wings are working to solidify their defensive philosophy. Center Jessica Shepard noted that the team’s defensive floor plan hinges on cohesive,...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Backs Azzi Fudd’s Growth Amid Historic Rookie Showcase The Leader’s Endorsement: Eighth-year star Arike Ogunbowale strongly championed rookie guard Azzi Fudd after her career-high 24-point explosion, reminding observers that, despite outside draft pressure, it is only game seven of a long developmental arc. Demanding Constant...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Inevitable Breakout The UConn Connection's Verdict: Following a dominant 91-76 win in Brooklyn, sophomore star Paige Bueckers made it clear that rookie Azzi Fudd’s career-high 24-point explosion was no surprise, framing the franchise-record-setting display as an inevitable consequence of her elite shooting...