Tyasha Harris to Miss Remainder of Season as Dallas Wings Adjust Point Guard Rotation
Dallas Wings guard Tyasha Harris will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after undergoing a successful procedure on her left knee, the team announced Tuesday.
The surgery was performed by Dr. Tariq Hendawi at Trinity Park Surgical Center in Arlington. Harris is expected to make a full recovery, though no timetable for her return has been provided.
Harris, a 2020 first-round draft pick, returned to Dallas this season following a February trade that brought her back from the Connecticut Sun. She appeared in five games, averaging 4.6 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 16.6 minutes per game. Her 45.5% three-point shooting led the Wings.
The 5-foot-10 guard posted her best outing of the season on May 24, scoring 10 points in a road win at Atlanta.
Tyasha Harris’ Injury Progression Impacted Dallas Wings’ Backcourt Rotation
Harris’ situation worsened in recent weeks after initially attempting to play through the issue. She participated in shootaround ahead of the Wings’ game in Chicago on May 29 and was listed as questionable, then went through pregame warmups before being ruled out as a game-time decision. She did not return to practice and was later ruled out indefinitely, culminating in Tuesday’s announcement that she will miss the rest of the season.
Her absence further impacts a Dallas backcourt that has already been adjusting to injuries and roster changes during the opening stretch of the season.
“It hurts when you don’t have a Paige and a [Tyasha] Harris, who are people who really bring organization on the offensive end,” Wings head coach Chris Koclanes said recently. “It challenges us to find new ways to get into our stuff and stay organized.”
With both Harris and rookie guard Paige Bueckers sidelined in recent games, the Wings have leaned more heavily on DiJonai Carrington and JJ Quinerly to handle lead guard duties. While neither is a natural point guard, both have provided valuable minutes in helping stabilize the offense and initiate sets.
Bueckers is set to return Wednesday against the Phoenix Mercury, but continued contributions from Carrington, Quinerly, and other non-traditional point guard options will remain essential for maintaining depth and flexibility in the rotation moving forward.
Koclanes praised Harris earlier this season for the composure and stability she brings at the guard position.
“Ty’s a high-IQ guard who gives us stability,” Koclanes said. “She understands how to get us into our sets and really helps keep everyone calm and in rhythm, especially when things get hectic.”
Veteran Leadership Provided Valuable Guidance for Paige Bueckers
Harris has also been a valuable presence off the court, particularly in helping rookie guard Paige Bueckers adjust to the WNBA and learn the nuances of the point guard role. The two have shared time in point guard meetings throughout the season, where Harris’ experience has provided Bueckers with additional perspective on game management and leadership.
“Ty is just so steady for us,” Bueckers said. “She’s always calm, always knows what we need to run, and she’s the kind of point guard that makes everyone around her better. When things get hectic, she’s the one who settles us down and gets us back in rhythm. I love playing with her because you always know she has your back.”
Originally selected seventh overall by Dallas in 2020, Harris spent her first three seasons with the Wings before moving to Connecticut, where she led the WNBA in three-point percentage (.464) in 2023.
She starred at South Carolina, becoming the program’s all-time assists leader and helping the Gamecocks win the 2017 national championship.
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