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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: Securing Rotation Depth The Frontcourt Anchor: By retaining Li Yueru, the Wings secure a 6-foot-7 "stretch post" whose three-point shooting (36.4%) and interior defense became vital following the trade from Seattle. With Luisa Geiselsöder now in Portland, Yueru’s presence ensures Dallas has a proven veteran to pair...

DHJ Quick Take: Securing the Foundation The Core Clause: By placing the core designation on Arike Ogunbowale, the Wings have secured exclusive negotiating rights for their all-time leading scorer. Under the new WNBA CBA, this is the final year Dallas can use this tool on Ogunbowale, ensuring the franchise maintains...

DHJ Quick Take: Expansion Draft Fallout Maximum Exposure: The Dallas Wings were one of the primary targets in the 2026 WNBA Expansion Draft, losing the maximum allotted two players to the Portland Fire. While the Toronto Tempo opted to look elsewhere, Portland focused on the Wings' frontcourt and wing depth,...

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...

Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale is the top-ranked available player in a new WNBA expansion draft big board published Wednesday by The Athletic's Sabreena Merchant, ahead of the April 3 draft that will stock the rosters of the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. But a significant wrinkle buried in the...

With the 2026 WNBA season scheduled to tip off May 8, collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Women’s National Basketball Players’ Association continue without a finalized agreement — and with significant economic differences still separating the two sides. Both parties have exchanged proposals throughout the past year, but...

The WNBA released its 2026 regular-season schedule Wednesday, setting the stage for a landmark 30th season that blends expansion, increased national reach, and continued growth — all while negotiations for a new collective bargaining agreement remain ongoing. For the Dallas Wings, the announcement confirmed a 44-game slate running from May...

The Dallas Wings received a stark preview of their looming roster dilemma this week. A new mock WNBA Expansion Draft from The Athletic projected Dallas losing center Li Yueru with the first pick to the Toronto Tempo and longtime star Arike Ogunbowale to the Portland Fire in Round 7 —...