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DHJ Quick Take: The Veteran Catalyst The AU Dominance: Sims isn't just "returning home"; she’s arriving as the most dominant player in the world right now. Her 2026 Athletes Unlimited championship—where she became the first player to cross 30,000 career points—proves that at 33, her scoring (26.2 PPG) and "tempo-changing"...

DHJ Quick Take: The Professional Standard Elite Preparation: Fudd’s comment that "this is the best my body has felt" is a massive signal to the league. By being "intentional" with her recovery and regimen over the last year, she isn't entering training camp as a rookie trying to catch up—she’s...

DHJ Quick Take: Curt Miller Details Dallas Wings Roster Culture Over Everything: Miller's emphasis that they accomplished their talent goals "without sacrifice" to the locker room is a direct nod to the high-character mandate he's championed. By targeting Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard as "culture-first" players, the Wings have ensured...

DHJ Quick Take: The Survival of the Fittest The Logistical Challenge: Curt Miller described the offseason as "relentless," and that energy carries into camp. With at least five players arriving late due to international duties—including Costanza Verona—the early days of camp will require Jose Fernandez to install his new system...

DHJ Quick Take: The EuroLeague Edge The "Schio" Connection: Verona arrives with championship DNA, having won five Italian Cups with Schio. Her familiarity with Jessica Shepard—who she played alongside in Italy—provides an immediate "chemistry bridge" that most training camp invitees lack. The Jose Fernandez Factor: Jose Fernandez has long been...

DHJ Quick Take: The Elite Standard The Top Tier: Chris Brickley’s endorsement of Paige Bueckers having "that mentality that the greats have" puts her in rare air. By training alongside the same minds that sharpen Kevin Durant and LeBron James, Bueckers is refining the "99th-percentile" skill set that made her...

DHJ Quick Take: The Face of a New Era The Resilience Narrative: Fudd’s reflection on "relearning how to trust your body" after multiple ACL tears is the heart of her story. It embodies the evaluation Curt Miller emphasized; the Wings aren't just getting a shooter, they are getting a player...

DHJ Quick Take: The Battle for the Final Spots The Size Mandate Continues: The addition of Kyla Oldacre (6-foot-6) and Grace Sullivan (6-foot-4) reinforces the "Wall of Dallas" philosophy. Oldacre, a Texas Longhorns standout with a program-record .339 Win Shares, provides the exact rim protection Curt Miller has prioritized to...

DHJ Quick Take: The End of the Spacing Crisis Solving the Volume Problem: Greg Bibb’s admission that the team "struggled shooting the ball" is an understatement. By ranking last in 3PT attempts (21.6), the Wings allowed defenses to collapse on Arike Ogunbowale. Adding Fudd—who led Division I with 117 triples—immediately...

DHJ Quick Take: The Azzi Fudd Blueprint The "Crystal Clear" Choice: Curt Miller was incredibly transparent—while Azzi Fudd was always the target, the success in signing Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard in free agency made the decision "crystal clear." By building a wall of veteran size first, Dallas ensured Fudd...