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DHJ Quick Take: Maddy Siegrist Draws Start With Alanna Smith Out Smith Out: Forward Alanna Smith has been ruled out against the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center with an illness. Siegrist Steps In: Maddy Siegrist will start in Smith's place in the frontcourt. A Notable Absence: Smith, the...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale, Alanna Smith Sidelined At Shootaround With Illness Neither On The Court: Arike Ogunbowale and Alanna Smith were not on the court for the Dallas Wings' shootaround Thursday at College Park Center. Ogunbowale is now questionable to play, while Smith is doubtful. Two Key Pieces At...

DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier Carves Out Frontcourt Role With Two-Way Production Off The Bench Back-To-Back Impact Games: Awak Kuier has emerged as one of the Dallas Wings' most impactful second-unit pieces, posting 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 91-76 road win over the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Sharpen Identity At SMU As Las Vegas Aces Loom Coming Off A Statement Road Win: The Dallas Wings practiced Tuesday at SMU coming off a 2-1 road trip that closed with a 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Head coach Jose Fernandez...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Lean Into Switching Identity, Prep for High-Stakes Aces Matchup Sustaining Baseline Aggression: Returning to practice at SMU following a highly successful 2-1 road trip, the Wings are working to solidify their defensive philosophy. Center Jessica Shepard noted that the team’s defensive floor plan hinges on cohesive,...

DHJ Quick Take: Fudd’s Record-Setting Surge and Defensive Adjustment Fuel Wings' Statement Win The Ultimate Draft Validation: No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd exploded for 24 points on 9-of-15 shooting off the bench, setting a WNBA rookie record with six 3-pointers. The breakout performance prompted head coach Jose Fernandez to...

DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier’s Historic, Perfect Shooting Night Sparks Wings’ Bench A Franchise Shooting First: Forward Awak Kuier carved out a unique spot in Dallas franchise history on Friday, scoring a career-high 16 points on a flawless 6-of-6 shooting night from the floor. She is the first player in...

DHJ Quick Take: Unshakable Professionalism and Constant Readiness Anchor Li Yueru’s Role The Plus-Minus Game-Changer: Center Li Yueru recorded her biggest stretch of the 2026 season on May 20, finishing with 7 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists in 19 minutes. Her team-high plus-18 completely swung the Wings' 99-89 statement...

DHJ Quick Take: Cold-Shooting Wings Stifled by Dream's Interior Physicality in Atlanta Starter Shooting Collapse: The Dallas Wings dropped the middle leg of their three-game road swing, falling 86-69 to the Atlanta Dream. The primary culprit was a severe offensive power outage from the starting unit, which shot a combined...

DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier’s Two-Way Bench Shift Highlights Wings’ Identity Shift Disruptive Length Alters the Interior: Forward Awak Kuier anchored Dallas' second unit with an ultra-efficient 20 minutes, recording 9 points on 4-of-6 shooting, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a block to disrupt Washington's half-court rhythm. Practice Block Accelerates...