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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: Choosing a Direction The Case for Fudd: If Dallas wants to fix their league-worst three-point volume immediately, Azzi Fudd is the answer. Her 44.5% clip from deep and "championship DNA" with Paige Bueckers at UConn offers a seamless offensive fit that maximizes the gravity of Arike Ogunbowale....

DHJ Quick Take: Depth and Development The Return of Okonkwo: Amy Okonkwo was a revelation in her 8-game stint last season, averaging 11.0 points and proving she can score at the WNBA level. Her recent dominance with Nigeria and Beşiktaş makes her a frontrunner for one of the final roster...

DHJ Quick Take The Strategic Gambit: Protecting Arike Ogunbowale isn't just about loyalty; it’s about asset management. Leaving her exposed to Portland or Toronto results in losing a franchise cornerstone for zero return. The "Unifier" Dynamic: GM Curt Miller and Coach Jose Fernandez view the pairing of Paige Bueckers and...

DHJ Quick Take Diverse Pedigree: The Dallas Wings have finalized a bench that blends NBA development expertise, WNBA championship experience, and high-level collegiate success. The Return of Camille Smith: A 13-year veteran and 2010 champion, Camille Smith returns to the organization to provide a "championship bridge" for the roster. Fernandez's...

As the Dallas Wings prepare for their first season under Jose Fernandez, franchise guard Paige Bueckers has already expressed confidence in the direction of the team to build from a 10-34 finish during the 2025 WNBA campaign. In a recent interview with ELLE, Bueckers addressed the Wings’ transition into a...

As collective bargaining discussions continue between the WNBA and its players, Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers delivered a direct and confident message regarding the league’s immediate future. In a recent interview with ELLE, Bueckers was asked whether the WNBA season would proceed amid ongoing negotiations. “Yes, there’ll be a season....

The Dallas Wings are not simply entering another offseason. They are stepping into a structural crossroads that will define the early years of the Paige Bueckers era, with a thin 2026 books sheet, a massive Arike Ogunbowale decision, and a second straight No. 1 pick all converging at once. Dallas...

USA Basketball announced the 12-player roster and coaching staff that will represent the United States at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Tournament in San Juan, Puerto Rico, from March 11–17. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers earned a spot on the roster, while Wings head coach Jose Fernandez was...

The Dallas Wings will open their 2026 WNBA preseason schedule on the road against the Indiana Fever on April 30 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Tipoff in Indianapolis is set for 6 p.m. CT. Broadcasting information for the preseason opener has not yet been announced. Dallas Wings Preseason Opener Launches Series Against...