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DHJ Quick Take: The No. 1 Pick Presser The Basketball Focus: While the headline-grabbing question took a different turn, the substance of the presser answered roster logic. Curt Miller detailed an "eyes, ears, and numbers" evaluation that identified Azzi Fudd as the perfect fit for the Wings’ spacing needs, while...

DHJ Quick Take: The Power of Continuity The Melo Endorsement: On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony didn't mince words—he views pairing Azzi Fudd with Paige Bueckers as an essential move for Dallas. He argues that their years of chemistry at UConn provide a level of backcourt continuity that...

Azzi Fudd smiled when she heard the question. Speaking to reporters in Fort Worth, where the Huskies are competing in the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16, Fudd was asked whether she could see herself living in the area long‑term. “I mean, maybe," Fudd replied. https://twitter.com/t_myah/status/2037267627635048795?s=20 With the WNBA Draft approaching on...

Diana Taurasi has a straightforward answer for what she expects the Dallas Wings to do with the No. 1 overall pick on April 13. Take Azzi Fudd. Taurasi shared her thoughts during an appearance on NBC Sports with Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby, pointing to Fudd's fit alongside Paige Bueckers...

Sue Bird has long been a touchstone for Paige Bueckers’ basketball journey. Now, the Hall of Famer is offering glowing praise for the Dallas Wings guard amid a rookie season that has already entered the WNBA record books. Bird devoted a recent episode of Bird's Eye View to breaking down...

For Paige Bueckers, her first WNBA All-Star appearance wasn’t just a personal milestone; it was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. The Dallas Wings rookie didn’t just make the roster; she started the game, opened the scoring with the first-ever four-point shot, and helped guide Team Napheesa Collier to a...