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DHJ Quick Take: The Efficiency of a Champion Historic Statistical Profile: Alysha Clark isn't just a "vet"—she is a statistical unicorn. Holding the third-highest effective field goal percentage (10% higher than league average) in WNBA history, she provides Jose Fernandez with a "gravity" threat that forces defenses to stay honest....

DHJ Quick Take: The Veteran Anchor Winning in the Locker Room: Curt Miller has repeatedly emphasized that "you win first in the locker room." By adding Alysha Clark, the Wings now have a player who has won titles with both the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces. Her championship shorthand...

DHJ Quick Take: The Veteran Floor General The EuroCup Spark: Lindsay Allen arrives in North Texas in peak form, having just led CBK Mersin to a EuroCup championship. Her average of 5.7 assists in that tournament proves she remains one of the premier orchestrators in the women's game. Irish Connection:...

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: A Masterclass in Sequencing The Visionary GM: Everything Curt Miller told Dallas Hoops Journal last August has manifested. From utilizing cap flexibility for "over-offers" to land top-tier vets like Alanna Smith, to stockpiling 2027 draft assets, Miller has proven that the Wings are thinking three moves ahead...

DHJ Quick Take: The Foundation is Set Undeniable Loyalty: By securing a multi-year deal for the franchise's all-time leading scorer, Curt Miller has ensured that the Wings' rebuild has a stable, veteran heartbeat. Arike Ogunbowale's commitment to Dallas—coming off a historic 2025 where she tied Diana Taurasi for the fastest...

The Dallas Wings have re-signed center Awak Kuier for the 2026 WNBA season, the team announced. The 6-foot-6 center returns to Dallas after three seasons playing professionally in Europe, rejoining the franchise that made her the first player from Finland to appear in the WNBA in 2021. General manager Curt...

The Dallas Wings have signed forward Jessica Shepard to a multi-year contract, the team announced. The 6-foot-4 forward comes to Dallas from the Minnesota Lynx, reuniting with former Notre Dame teammate Arike Ogunbowale and joining a Wings roster that is taking shape rapidly ahead of the 2026 season. Shepard arrives...

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: Arike Ogunbowale Re-Signs with Dallas Wings Investing in the Vision: While eligible for the historic $1.4 million supermax, Arike Ogunbowale opted for a lower figure to preserve cap space. This financial flexibility is the engine behind Curt Miller’s aggressive offseason, allowing the Wings to navigate a $7...