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DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Set to Return as Wings' Defensive Anchor Alanna Smith is set to return to the Dallas Wings on Monday, June 1, after an illness sidelined her for one game, and she has practiced each of the past two days. Is Alanna Smith playing Monday? Smith is set to...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Turn Attention to Seattle in Commissioner's Cup Opener Fernandez On Defensive Keys: Jose Fernandez said the priority against Seattle is guarding one-on-one and keeping the ball in front, with help behind it, against a team that leans on half-court offense. Ogunbowale On Dictating Tempo: Arike Ogunbowale...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rule Out Awak Kuier for Commissioner's Cup Opener Kuier Ruled Out, Clark Probable: Awak Kuier (right wrist) is out for Monday's Commissioner's Cup opener against the Seattle Storm, while Alysha Clark (left arm) is probable. Kuier's Two-Way Impact: Dallas owns a team-best +24.5 net rating with...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Tend to Injuries, Turn Attention to Seattle Kuier, Clark Under Evaluation: Awak Kuier (right wrist) and Alysha Clark (left elbow) both sat out Sunday's practice and remain under evaluation, with Kuier missing a second straight practice after being limited to left-hand-only work with a brace on...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Turn Inward After Two Straight Wins Bueckers On Record Jersey Sale: Paige Bueckers reacted to her WNBA debut jersey selling for a record $64,720, the most ever paid for a WNBA jersey, calling the figure humbling and a sign of women’s sports’ growth. Fernandez On...

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: Maddy Siegrist Draws Start With Alanna Smith Out Smith Out: Forward Alanna Smith has been ruled out against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center with an illness. Siegrist Steps In: Maddy Siegrist will start in Smith's place in the frontcourt. A Notable Absence: Smith, the...

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...