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DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut The IQ Adjustment: Azzi Fudd noted that the biggest jump from college to the WNBA isn't just about athleticism but also "IQ." Her early foul trouble (3 in the first half) served as a mechanical necessity for learning the speed of pro close-outs—a...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Defeat Indiana Fever in Preseason Opener The Second Quarter Avalanche: After a shaky start, the Wings triggered a decisive 36-17 run in the second period, shooting 72.2% from the floor. This surge was a mechanical necessity born from improved ball security and the high-low chemistry...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Postgame Takeaways Efficiency Overload: Paige Bueckers provided a masterclass in scoring efficiency, dropping 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting in just 20 minutes. Her chemistry with Alanna Smith in pick-and-roll actions was the mechanical necessity that triggered a 36-17 second-quarter run, effectively ending the game before...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings-Fever Takeaways Before Tipoff Managed Workloads: In his unofficial WNBA debut, Jose Fernandez is prioritizing "the big picture" over preseason results. Expect heavy minutes dispersion between the first and second halves, with a focus on evaluating the full roster rather than overextending the active core of Paige...

DHJ Quick Take: New Dallas Wings Pose Challenges Scouting Respect: Stephanie White highlighted the Wings' massive offseason overhaul as a primary challenge, noting the additions of Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard, and Alysha Clark force the Fever to "guard differently" than in 2025. She credited Jose Fernandez as an "outstanding coach"...

DHJ Quick Take: How To Watch Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut: The unofficial start of the Azzi Fudd era in Dallas is the headline story of the preseason. Pairing her with reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers creates a highly anticipated young Dallas Wings backcourt. Broadcast...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Prepares For WNBA Preseason Debut Backcourt Firepower: The pairing of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers gives the Dallas Wings an unprecedented back-to-back No. 1 overall pick backcourt. With Bueckers coming off a reigning Rookie of the Year campaign and Fudd shooting a career-high 45.5% from...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Near Preseason Opener Defensive Tone-Setter: Alanna Smith’s debut is the most significant tactical storyline for Dallas. As the reigning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, her "one-percenter" mentality is the mechanical necessity required to anchor a shorthanded Wings frontcourt while Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Injury Updates Measured Backcourt Progress: The Dallas Wings are taking a cautious approach with JJ Quinerly as she continues her recovery from major knee surgery. While Quinerly increased her on-court activity this week, the team is prioritizing her "speed ramp" toward the May 9 opener...

DHJ Quick Take: The Rookie’s Dallas Debut The Mound Redemption: After a self-admitted "bounce" at Nationals Park in 2025, Azzi Fudd delivered a cleaner strike at Globe Life Field. Following in the footsteps of Paige Bueckers' 2025 appearance, Fudd is quickly becoming a staple of the Arlington professional sports scene...