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DHJ Quick Take: Jessica Shepard to Join Dallas Wings The Notre Dame Connection: Reuniting Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale isn't just a nostalgia play—it's a tactical one. The duo led the Fighting Irish to the 2018 NCAA title, and their shared history provides the "connective tissue" Curt Miller has prioritized...

DHJ Quick Take: The Evolution of Awak Kuier Elite Two-Way Growth: Awak Kuier returns to Arlington as a completely different player than the 19-year-old prospect who left in 2023. Fresh off being named a EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year finalist with Galatasaray, the 6-foot-6 Finnish center averaged 12.8 points...

DHJ Quick Take: Securing Rotation Depth The Frontcourt Anchor: By retaining Li Yueru, the Wings secure a 6-foot-7 "stretch post" whose three-point shooting (36.4%) and interior defense became vital following the trade from Seattle. With Luisa Geiselsöder now in Portland, Yueru’s presence ensures Dallas has a proven veteran to pair...

DHJ Quick Take: The Decision at No. 1 Overall The Miles Momentum: Olivia Miles has surged to the top of draft boards following a historic senior season at TCU, where she averaged nearly a triple-double in the NCAA tournament. Her elite court vision and playmaking have led evaluators to view...

DHJ Quick Take: Securing the Foundation The Core Clause: By placing the core designation on Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings have secured exclusive negotiating rights for their all-time leading scorer. Under the new WNBA CBA, this is the final year Dallas can use this tool on Ogunbowale, ensuring the franchise maintains...

Diana Taurasi went on NBC Sports this week and made her pick for the Dallas Wings on April 13. It's Azzi Fudd. Talking with Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby, she got into what Fudd would mean to Paige Bueckers specifically. "I think just from a bird's eye view, you would...

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...

With the 2026 WNBA Draft less than a month away, the latest projection has the Dallas Wings selecting a teenager from Spain with the top overall pick. In a final pre-NCAA Tournament mock draft published Sunday, The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant projects the Wings will take Valencia center Awa Fam at...

For the second consecutive year, the Dallas Wings hold the top pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. A year ago, the choice was obvious. Paige Bueckers was the consensus No. 1 prospect in a generation, and the Wings took her without hesitation. This cycle offers no such clarity, and the...

As the Dallas Wings prepare for their first season under Jose Fernandez, franchise guard Paige Bueckers has already expressed confidence in the direction of the team to build from a 10-34 finish during the 2025 WNBA campaign. In a recent interview with ELLE, Bueckers addressed the Wings’ transition into a...