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DHJ Quick Take: The Blueprint of Success The Bueckers Endorsement: While Paige Bueckers kept her comments measured at the USA Basketball mini-camp, her focus on their "great success" and "national championship" together at UConn is a powerful signal. She isn't just talking about a friend; she’s talking about a winning...

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...

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 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...

DHJ Quick Take: Flexibility is the New Currency The Financial Gambit: This move is a textbook "salary dump" designed for the new $7 million cap era. By swapping Diamond Miller ($536,588) for Rayah Marshall ($277,500), Curt Miller immediately clears $259,088 in space. Because Marshall’s deal is unprotected, Dallas could potentially...

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: 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...

DHJ Quick Take: Expansion Draft Fallout Maximum Exposure: The Dallas Wings were one of the primary targets in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, losing the maximum allotted two players to the Portland Fire. While the Toronto Tempo opted to look elsewhere, Portland focused on the Wings' frontcourt and wing depth,...