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DHJ Quick Take: A Masterclass in Sequencing The Visionary GM: Everything Curt Miller told Dallas Hoops Journal last August has manifested. From utilizing cap flexibility for "over-offers" to land top-tier vets like Alanna Smith, to stockpiling 2027 draft assets, Miller has proven that the Wings are thinking three moves ahead...

DHJ Quick Take: The Power of Continuity The Melo Endorsement: On his 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, Carmelo Anthony didn't mince words—he views pairing Azzi Fudd with Paige Bueckers as an essential move for Dallas. He argues that their years of chemistry at UConn provide a level of backcourt continuity that...

DHJ Quick Take: The Decision at No. 1 Overall The Miles Momentum: Olivia Miles has surged to the top of draft boards following a historic senior season at TCU, where she averaged nearly a triple-double in the NCAA tournament. Her elite court vision and playmaking have led evaluators to view...

Diana Taurasi went on NBC Sports this week and made her pick for the Dallas Wings on April 13. It's Azzi Fudd. Talking with Natalie Esquire and Terrika Foster-Brasby, she got into what Fudd would mean to Paige Bueckers specifically. "I think just from a bird's eye view, you would...

The Dallas Wings didn’t just win the 2026 WNBA Draft lottery — they won control of the conversation. After securing the No. 1 overall pick, the franchise now sits at the center of one of the most consequential decisions in recent league cycles. Dallas is rebuilding around Paige Bueckers, recalibrating...

When the 2026 WNBA Draft arrives on April 13, the Dallas Wings will control the top of the board — and the latest USA TODAY Sports mock draft has them using the No. 1 pick on UConn star Azzi Fudd. The Wings won Sunday’s draft lottery, securing the first overall...

The Dallas Wings will once again enter a WNBA draft cycle holding the top selection, and one of the prospects widely expected to be in the mix offered a measured but appreciative reaction. UCLA star center Lauren Betts, who is projected as a potential top pick in 2026, learned of...

The Dallas Wings enter the 2026 season with cautious optimism and a rare chance to change their trajectory after a 10–34 campaign in 2025. That season, defined by injuries, roster turnover, and the emergence of Rookie of the Year Paige Bueckers, clarified the team’s long-term direction. Despite tying for the...