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DHJ Quick Take: The No. 1 Pick’s Path WNBA Debut: Azzi Fudd made her first professional shot count, a corner triple that highlighted her ability to "sprint the floor" and find open space in transition. Starting Role Potential: While Fernandez confirmed Fudd is "capable" of starting, he is currently leaning...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Headlines Injury Report Injury Designation: Azzi Fudd is listed as probable with a right knee designation. Her full participation in Monday’s practice indicates the staff is being proactive with maintenance. Home Debut: Tuesday marks the No. 1 overall pick's first regular-season appearance at College Park...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Gear Up for Home Opener Pace vs. Protection: The Wings' high-octane offense (107 points in the opener) faces its first structural test against an Atlanta team that thrived in transition last year. Paige Bueckers identified "slowing the fast break" as the top priority, noting that...

DHJ Quick Take: Establishing the Standard The Defense-First Mandate: Jose Fernandez was blunt: defensive effort is not optional. By stating that he won't "coach effort," he is setting a professional floor that was often missing during the Wings' 10-34 campaign a year ago. His focus on "intentional" installation suggests a...

DHJ Quick Take: JJ Quinerly's Road to 100% The Measured Ramp-Up: Jose Fernandez is prioritizing "load standpoint" over immediate camp reps. By restricting JJ Quinerly from contact on Day 1, the Wings are ensuring her repaired meniscus and allograft have the necessary durability before she faces full-speed WNBA physicality. Fernandez...

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...

The Dallas Wings have endured a difficult WNBA season, but Paige Bueckers is keeping the bigger picture in mind. After Friday’s 100-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream, the rookie guard pointed to Stephen Curry’s early years with Golden State as an example of why she believes in Dallas’ future. “I...

The Dallas Wings fought shoulder to shoulder with the Atlanta Dream for three quarters on Friday night, but ran out of gas late in a 100–78 defeat at Gateway Center Arena. Atlanta (25–14) clinched its 11th playoff berth in franchise history with the win, while Dallas (9–31) dropped its seventh...

Paige Bueckers’ absence on Wednesday night came as a surprise. The Dallas Wings guard went through shootaround and a pre-game workout before being scratched minutes ahead of tipoff in a 101-95 loss to the Connecticut Sun. Bueckers said her body reacted poorly to pregame treatment, forcing the late scratch. While...

The Dallas Wings begin a four-game road trip Friday night when they face the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT, and the game will air nationally on ION. Dallas (9–30) comes into the matchup after a 101–95 loss to the Connecticut Sun on...