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DHJ Quick Take: Weaponizing the Second Unit The "Super Sub" Strategy: By moving Azzi Fudd to the bench, Fernandez is creating a nightmare for opposing second units. Pairing Fudd’s elite shooting with Aziaha James’ explosive preseason scoring (17.5 PPG) gives Dallas arguably the most dangerous bench backcourt in the WNBA....

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: Tuesday's Takeaways from Dallas Wings Practice The Guard Rotation Stabilizes: The increased activity from JJ Quinerly and Lindsay Allen is the most significant development of the week. With Arike Ogunbowale still navigating overseas travel, the potential return of Quinerly—who has spent her recovery time studying Odyssey Sims'...

DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Adjusts to Dallas The "Home Run" Addition: Curt Miller was clear: landing Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard was the "home run" that defined the Wings' offseason. By securing the 2025 WNBA co-Defensive Player of the Year in free agency, Dallas effectively built a defensive wall...

DHJ Quick Take: The Numbers Game The 12+2 Expansion: Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA), Dallas now has more flexibility with 12 guaranteed spots plus two developmental slots. This "14-player ceiling" is a lifeline for younger prospects, who might have been cut in previous years but now offer...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Put in 'Very Good Day' The Leadership Standard: Jose Fernandez made it clear that "no one should ever question your effort as a pro." By highlighting Paige Bueckers' habit of being the first in the building for treatment and the last to leave the floor,...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Has Acclimated Quickly The Dynamic Floor Spacer: Jose Fernandez being vocal about Azzi Fudd "deferring" is a calculated tactical push. For a team that shot a league-worst 30.4% from deep in 2025, Fudd’s 42.2% career UConn average is the engine that will allow Paige Bueckers...

DHJ Quick Take: The Professional Standard The Global Game: Li Yueru noting that Fernandez’s "European influence" makes her more comfortable is a win for Dallas' frontcourt fluidity. Her focus on extending her range and building two-man game chemistry with Azzi Fudd suggests the Wings will utilize more high-post facilitation than...

DHJ Quick Take: The Physical Engine Fourth-Quarter Finishing: Jose Fernandez’s focus on the final 10 minutes is a direct response to the Wings' 10-34 finish a year ago. By adding the strength to "absorb contact" and finish at the rim, Bueckers is eliminating the late-game fatigue and physical pushback that...

DHJ Quick Take: The Culture Architect The Bueckers Factor: The most telling detail of the offseason is Paige Bueckers' active role in recruiting a 15-year veteran. This isn't just a second-year player finding her voice; it's Bueckers taking "ownership" of the roster construction. Her push for Alysha Clark shows maturity...