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‘A Bright Future’: Alanna Smith Details Picking Dallas Wings In Free Agency, Expanding Her Game
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith signed with the Dallas Wings this offseason after earning WNBA Co-Defensive Player of the Year honors with the Minnesota Lynx, and the seven-year veteran said the combination of the Wings' young core, her familiarity with multiple teammates, and…
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‘I Learned A Lot About Myself’: Paige Bueckers Details Year 2 Goals In Her Game And Leadership
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers entered Year 2 of her WNBA career with a specific set of on-court priorities and a clearer sense of how she wants to lead the Dallas Wings to a much-improved season from the 10-34 record the team posted…
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 1 Recap: Jose Fernandez Sets Tone With ‘No-BS’ Culture
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings opened training camp Sunday in Arlington under first-year head coach Jose Fernandez, with 17 players on the floor for the opening session and five overseas commitments keeping the full roster from being together on Day 1.…
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Houston Rockets’ Kevin Durant Frustrated By Knee Injury, Not ‘Moving Well’
HOUSTON — Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant is dealing with a right knee injury after bumping knees with a teammate in practice and didn't play in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers. Durant warmed up before Game 1 in Los Angeles…
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‘She Better Shoot The Damn Ball’: Jose Fernandez Challenges Azzi Fudd On Day 1 Of Training Camp
ARLINGTON, Texas — On her first true day as a WNBA player, Azzi Fudd got a simple instruction from her head coach — shoot the damn ball. Jose Fernandez didn't wait long to get on the No. 1 overall pick about it, saying…
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Cleveland Cavaliers Could Trade Donovan Mitchell If He Doesn’t Sign Extension
CLEVELAND — According to The Athletic's Fred Katz, the Cleveland Cavaliers are prepared to explore trade scenarios for Donovan Mitchell this offseason should the All-Star guard decline a contract extension. Under his current contract, Mitchell can hit free agency in 2027. "If he…
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‘A Full Circle Moment’: Azzi Fudd Details Overcoming Injury, Reuniting With Paige Bueckers On Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd hasn't stopped smiling since Monday night. The former UConn guard was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft, the culmination of a five-year college career that tested her patience, her body,…
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‘Some Super Big Moves’: Aliyah Boston Praises Dallas Wings’ Free Agency, Azzi Fudd Draft Pick
ARLINGTON, Texas — Indiana Fever star Aliyah Boston has been paying close attention to free agency developments around the WNBA ahead of the season. Based on what the Dallas Wings have done, she likes what she sees, even if she would prefer not…
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Ja Morant Told Players, Former Coaches He’s Done Playing For Memphis Grizzlies
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies are widely expected to trade Ja Morant this offseason, according to Tim MacMahon and Michael C. Wright of ESPN. Morant has told players around the league and some of his former coaches that he's done playing…
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Luka Dončić Reacts To Being Eligible For End-Of-Season Awards With Los Angeles Lakers: ‘I Am Grateful’
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić is now eligible for all annual awards for the 2025-26 NBA regular season. The NBA and National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) have agreed in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) that Dončić…
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‘I’ll Do Everything To Earn A Spot’: Costanza Verona Eager For Dallas Wings Training Camp
ARLINGTON, Texas — Costanza Verona is packing Sicilian oranges, a bag full of books, and a competitive fire that has defined her career across Europe's most elite stages. The Italian Women's National Team starting point guard is headed to the Dallas Wings,…
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‘A Dream Come True’: Azzi Fudd Talks WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers Reunion, And Injury Comeback On GMA
NEW YORK CITY — Azzi Fudd has had a couple of days to process becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. The words still aren't coming easily. Appearing on Good Morning America on Wednesday morning, the newest Dallas Wings…
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Curt Miller Details ‘Intangibles’ Alysha Clark Brings To Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings have added another veteran piece to a roster built for winning, signing forward Alysha Clark — and general manager Curt Miller made clear the move was about more than depth. "We are excited about the signing of…
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New Orleans Pelicans ‘Have No Intentions’ Of Trading Zion Williamson This Offseason
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans "have no intentions" of trading Zion Williamson this offseason, per executive vice president of basketball operations Joe Dumars. The Pelicans can sign Williamson to an extension this offseason. Williamson has two years left on his…
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Panini America Releases Azzi Fudd 2026 WNBA Draft Night Instant Card
ARLINGTON, Texas — Panini America, the official trading card partner of the WNBA and WNBPA, has released a 2026 WNBA Draft Night Instant card commemorating Azzi Fudd's selection as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. The card — officially listed…
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ESPN Gives Dallas Wings An ‘A’ Grade For Selecting Azzi Fudd No. 1 Overall In 2026 WNBA Draft
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings earned an "A" grade from ESPN following Monday's 2026 WNBA Draft, with the outlet crediting the selection of UConn guard Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick as the driving force behind the favorable evaluation.…
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‘She Was The Right Fit’: Jose Fernandez And Curt Miller Detail Drafting Azzi Fudd, Dallas Wings’ Free Agency Moves
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings walked off draft night with two new players, a reshaped roster, and a front office that hasn't slept much in five days. Monday's post-draft press conference offered the most comprehensive public accounting yet of how general manager…
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Anthony Davis To Speak With Washington Wizards’ Brass About Future: ‘What Is Our Plan For Winning’
WASHINGTON — Anthony Davis told Washington Wizards reporters during his exit interview that he will speak to the team's brass about the organization’s plan moving forward this offseason. The Wizards won just 17 games this season. They had the worst record in…
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Calls Milwaukee Bucks’ Decision To Bench Him ‘Disrespectful’
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo is still frustrated that the Milwaukee Bucks didn't let him play despite his assertion that he was healthy after he suffered a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise in March. Antetokounmpo wanted to play with his brothers, Thanasis…
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Luka Dončić To Rejoin Los Angeles Lakers Ahead Of Houston Rockets Series
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić will rejoin the team on Friday, April 17, after going to Spain to receive injections in his injured left hamstring to promote healing and expedite his return to the court, according to Shams…
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