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DHJ Quick Take: How To Watch Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut Azzi Fudd's Preseason Debut: The unofficial start of the Azzi Fudd era in Dallas is the headline story of the preseason. Pairing her with reigning Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers creates a highly anticipated young Dallas Wings backcourt. Broadcast...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Prepares For WNBA Preseason Debut Backcourt Firepower: The pairing of Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers gives the Dallas Wings an unprecedented back-to-back No. 1 overall pick backcourt. With Bueckers coming off a reigning Rookie of the Year campaign and Fudd shooting a career-high 45.5% from...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Near Preseason Opener Defensive Tone-Setter: Alanna Smith’s debut is the most significant tactical storyline for Dallas. As the reigning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year, her "one-percenter" mentality is the mechanical necessity required to anchor a shorthanded Wings frontcourt while Jessica Shepard and Awak Kuier...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Injury Updates Measured Backcourt Progress: The Dallas Wings are taking a cautious approach with JJ Quinerly as she continues her recovery from major knee surgery. While Quinerly increased her on-court activity this week, the team is prioritizing her "speed ramp" toward the May 9 opener...

DHJ Quick Take: The Rookie’s Dallas Debut The Mound Redemption: After a self-admitted "bounce" at Nationals Park in 2025, Azzi Fudd delivered a cleaner strike at Globe Life Field. Following in the footsteps of Paige Bueckers' 2025 appearance, Fudd is quickly becoming a staple of the Arlington professional sports scene...

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: The Training Camp Logistics The Championship Pedigree: Curt Miller emphasized the "championship DNA" of his late arrivals. With Arike Ogunbowale (China), Jessica Shepard (Italy), and Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu (Serbia) all coming off overseas titles, the goal is to infuse the locker room with a "win-now" disposition that...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Media Day Takeaways The Defensive Standard: Jose Fernandez has made it clear that defensive accountability is his non-negotiable for 2026. By stressing that "what you allow, you encourage," the coaching staff is implementing a system where defensive rotations and communication are graded with the same...

DHJ Quick Take: The 2026 Outlook The Blueprint: General Manager Curt Miller and Head Coach Jose Fernandez will outline the vision for a roster that now features the last two No. 1 overall picks. Overseas Absences: While the excitement is centered in Arlington, the team is still awaiting the arrival...

DHJ Quick Take: The Aziaha James Leap The Unrivaled Foundation: After spending her rookie season in a developmental role, Aziaha James arrived at camp in "tip-top shape" following her stint with Phantom BC in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league. Coach Jose Fernandez noted that her conditioning and pace have set her...