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Arike Ogunbowale Plans To Play Dallas Wings’ Opener Against Indiana Fever After Ankle Injury
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arike Ogunbowale plans to play in the Dallas Wings' regular-season opener Saturday at the Indiana Fever after returning to practice Tuesday from a right ankle injury. Ogunbowale missed Dallas's May 3 preseason finale against the Las Vegas Aces at…
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Dallas Wings WATCH: Arike Ogunbowale, Awak Kuier Speak After Tuesday’s Practice
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings practiced Tuesday with Awak Kuier and Arike Ogunbowale both available for the first time, marking head coach Jose Fernandez's first chance to run 5-on-5 work with the projected core group on the floor together. Both players spoke…
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‘I Hope To Bring Calm’: Masai Ujiri Lays Out Vision For Cooper Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks held the introductory press conference for new president of basketball operations and alternate governor Masai Ujiri on Tuesday, with the longtime NBA executive addressing local media for the first time since taking the job. Ujiri did not commit…
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James Harden’s Reps Gauged Houston Rockets’ Trade Interest This Season
HOUSTON — James Harden's representatives gauged the Houston Rockets' trade interest following the Los Angeles Clippers' 6-21 start to the 2025-26 season, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets needed a floor general after losing Fred VanVleet to…
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Kevin Durant’s ‘Moodiness’ Took Houston Rockets Players Some Getting Used To, Wore On Team’s Young Guys
HOUSTON — Kevin Durant's "moodiness" took Houston Rockets players some getting used to and it wore on the team's young players, according to Ramona Shelburne and Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Rockets acquired Durant from the Phoenix Suns last offseason. Houston won…
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‘We Will Win In Dallas’: Mavericks Officially Name Masai Ujiri President And Alternate Governor
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks named Masai Ujiri President and Alternate Governor on Sunday, hiring the executive who built the Toronto Raptors' 2019 NBA championship team to lead their basketball operations. Ujiri will oversee roster construction, player personnel, and scouting, and work…
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Dallas Wings’ Alanna Smith Exits Preseason Finale With Face Injury After A’ja Wilson Elbow
AUSTIN — Dallas Wings starting center Alanna Smith exited Sunday's 101-84 preseason win over the Las Vegas Aces with a face injury and did not return after taking an inadvertent elbow from four-time MVP A'ja Wilson that left her mouth bleeding. The…
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Nikola Jokić Expected To Sign Extension With Denver Nuggets, Who Could Make ‘Real Roster Changes’ This Offseason
DENVER — Superstar center Nikola Jokić is expected to sign a massive extension with the Denver Nuggets this offseason, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Jokić has two years and $121.9 million remaining on his contract, but the second season is a…
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Jose Fernandez Details Dallas Wings’ Keys vs. Las Vegas Aces In Preseason Finale
AUSTIN — The Dallas Wings opened their preseason with a 95-80 win over the Indiana Fever on Thursday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Head coach Jose Fernandez spent his postgame remarks identifying the issues he and his roster need to clean up before Sunday's…
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‘Awak Will Be Back In Texas’: Awak Kuier Rejoining Dallas Wings As Roster Nears Whole
AUSTIN — Awak Kuier is set to join the Dallas Wings after Sunday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Aces at the Moody Center, head coach Jose Fernandez confirmed at Sunday morning's shootaround. The 6-foot-6 forward/center finished her season abroad with Galatasaray, where…
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Houston Rockets Could Pursue Trades For Kawhi Leonard, Donovan Mitchell, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid
HOUSTON — The Houston Rockets could pursue trades for Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid this offseason, according to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. Leonard will…
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Portland Trail Blazers To Be Prime Trade Suitor For Giannis Antetokounmpo; May Pursue Anthony Davis
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to emerge as a prime trade suitor for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Blazers may also pursue Washington Wizards big man Anthony…
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‘They Did A Great Job Assembling This Team’: Jessica Shepard Details Joining Dallas Wings, Ready To Play vs. Las Vegas Aces
AUSTIN — Jessica Shepard is set to make her Dallas Wings debut Sunday against the Las Vegas Aces at the Moody Center after returning to the United States from a championship-winning season in Italy with Beretta Famila Schio. Head coach Jose Fernandez…
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‘It’s A Process’: JJ Quinerly Cleared For First Dallas Wings Game Since Knee Surgery
AUSTIN — JJ Quinerly is off the Dallas Wings' injury report for Sunday's preseason finale against the Las Vegas Aces at the Moody Center, clearing her for game action for the first time since suffering a left knee injury on Aug. 20,…
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Nikola Jokić Wants To Stay With Denver Nuggets ‘Forever,’ Says Team Is ‘Far Away’ From Title
DENVER — After the Denver Nuggets lost Game 6 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, ending their 2025-26 season, Nikola Jokić spoke about his future with the franchise. While the three-time MVP said he wants to stay with the Nuggets…
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Stephanie White: Dallas Wings Have ‘A Lot To Be Excited About’ After Pairing Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White had no trouble naming what makes the Dallas Wings interesting heading into Thursday's preseason matchup at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The pairing of No. 1 overall picks Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers, selected by Dallas in…
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Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Preseason Debut: How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever, TV Channel, Tip-Off Time
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings open their 2026 preseason slate Thursday night with a road trip to Indianapolis, taking on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the first of two preseason tune-ups before the May 9 regular-season tip-off. The night carries…
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Azzi Fudd’s WNBA Preseason Debut: How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever, TV Channel, Tip-Off Time
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings open their 2026 preseason slate Thursday night with a road trip to Indianapolis, taking on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the first of two preseason tune-ups before the May 9 regular-season tip-off. The night carries…
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‘The Goal Is To Win’: Alanna Smith, Jose Fernandez Preview Dallas Wings’ Preseason Opener At Indiana Fever
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings held their gameday shootaround Thursday morning at Gainbridge Fieldhouse with their preseason opener against the Indiana Fever just hours away, and the message from both head coach Jose Fernandez and free agent addition Alanna Smith centered on…
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‘It Means Everything’: Dallas Mavericks Star Cooper Flagg Reflects On NBA Rookie Of The Year Award
DALLAS — Cooper Flagg met with reporters at American Airlines Center on Wednesday after being named the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year, joining Jason Kidd (1994-95) and Luka Dončić (2018-19) as the only Dallas Mavericks ever to claim the honor. Flagg's…
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