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DHJ Quick Take: Wings vs. Lynx Preview Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s matchup against Minnesota. Her participation in Wednesday’s walkthrough and shooting drills marks a progression from being ruled out of the home opener, with a final determination expected following Thursday’s shootaround. Bueckers' Aggressiveness:...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Status for Thursday Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Minnesota. After being held out of Tuesday's home opener, she participated in the team walkthrough and shooting drills on Wednesday. The medical staff will make the final determination based...

DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Injury in Austin The Injury Variable: Alanna Smith was the most efficient player on the floor (12 points, 7 rebounds in 12 minutes) before an inadvertent elbow from A'ja Wilson forced her exit. While labeled a precaution, her health is the "mechanical necessity" for a...

DHJ Quick Take: The Jessica Shepard Addition The Arrival: Jessica Shepard arrives in Austin fresh off a Serie A1 championship with Beretta Famila Schio. Her dominance in Europe—ranking first in Euroleague rebounding (9.5) and double-doubles—gives the Wings a frontcourt piece playing at a world-class level. The "Point-Forward" Utility: Both Paige...

DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith is Back The Transition Catalyst: The most significant takeaway from Alanna Smith's first practice is the "grab-and-go" capability she adds to the transition game. By starting the break herself off the glass, Smith forces opposing bigs to defend in space and allows Paige Bueckers and...

DHJ Quick Take: The Italian Connection The Schio Synergy: Jessica Shepard and Costanza Verona aren't just joining the Wings—they’re arriving with pre-existing championship chemistry. Currently competing for Famila Wuber Schio in the Italian Serie A1 Finals against Umana Reyer Venezia, the pair’s ability to communicate in Jose Fernandez’s system will...

DHJ Quick Take: From Hollywood to the Pros The Draft Outlook: Lauren Betts enters Monday as the prohibitive favorite for the Minnesota Lynx at No. 2, while Kiki Rice's draft stock is surging toward the Chicago Sky at No. 5. Their ability to lead a "player-led" locker room at UCLA...

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...

DHJ Quick Take: The Bueckers Era Gets Real The Support System: Last season, Paige Bueckers won Rookie of the Year while essentially carrying a 10-win team. By adding Alanna Smith (the reigning Co-DPOY) and Jessica Shepard (the league leader in FG%), Curt Miller has ensured that Bueckers no longer has...

DHJ Quick Take: The Ultimate Two-Way Anchor A Historic Defensive Force: Alanna Smith arrives in Dallas coming off a career year where she set the Minnesota Lynx single-season record for blocks (80). As one of only eight players in league history to hit that mark in a season, her ability...