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Dallas Wings Clinch First Playoff Berth Since 2023 With Franchise-Record 23rd Win
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings clinched a WNBA playoff berth Tuesday night, beating the Portland Fire 96-78 at College Park Center to lock up a top-eight finish in the 2026 standings. Dallas is headed to the postseason for the first time…
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‘It Builds Your Confidence’: Paige Bueckers Goes 6-Of-6 From Deep As Dallas Wings Beat Seattle Storm 92-70 To Match Franchise Wins Record
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers went 6-of-6 from 3-point range on Sunday afternoon, tying the WNBA record for the most 3-pointers made in a game without a miss. The Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 92-70 in front of a sellout crowd…
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‘The Franchise That Drafted Me’: Arike Ogunbowale Hits 5,000 Points As Dallas Wings Beat Indiana Fever 91-85
DALLAS — Arike Ogunbowale scored 32 points and passed 5,000 for her career on Thursday night. The Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 91-85 at American Airlines Center, ending Indiana's five-game winning streak. Jessica Shepard set a career high with 26 points.…
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‘Azzi Brought So Much On The Defensive End’: José Fernández Details What Dallas Wings Lose Without Azzi Fudd
DALLAS — Azzi Fudd will miss the rest of the 2026 season. Before the Dallas Wings host the Indiana Fever on Thursday night, coach José Fernández laid out what changes without her on both ends of the floor. Dallas announced Wednesday that…
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‘We Will Figure It Out’: Dallas Wings’ Post-Break Slide Continues In 78-70 Loss To Golden State Valkyries
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings scored 9 points in the second quarter Monday night at Chase Center, the third time this season they have been held to single digits in a quarter, and lost to the Golden State Valkyries 78-70 in…
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Jessica Shepard Nears Return As Dallas Wings Stay Without Azzi Fudd, Aziaha James At Golden State
SAN FRANCISCO — Jessica Shepard is listed as probable for Monday night. The Dallas Wings forward has missed the last two games with a right ankle injury. Dallas closes a two-game road trip against the Golden State Valkyries at 9 p.m. CT…
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Dallas Wings Give Up ‘Unacceptable’ 35-Point Fourth Quarter In 98-87 Loss To Indiana Fever
INDIANAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers scored 29 points, and the Dallas Wings carried a 66-63 lead into the fourth quarter Friday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Indiana Fever answered with 35 points over the final 10 minutes and pulled away for a 98-87…
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Dallas Wings Get Encouraging Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard Updates As Aziaha James Misses Road Trip
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings will remain without three rotation players Friday against the Indiana Fever, but two of them took another step toward returning. Head coach José Fernández said Azzi Fudd and Jessica Shepard both went through work during Friday's shootaround…
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Dallas Wings Rule Out Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard, Aziaha James vs. Indiana Fever
ARLINGTON, Texas — Three Dallas Wings players are out for Friday's game at the Indiana Fever. Azzi Fudd remains out with a right knee injury, while Jessica Shepard will miss another game with a right ankle injury. Aziaha James joined them on…
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‘Effort, Energy, Enthusiasm’: Dallas Wings Beat Toronto Tempo 94-88 To Snap Three-Game Skid
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings held off a late rally from the Toronto Tempo to win 94-88 tonight, rebounding from a five-loss-in-six-games stretch and giving themselves a much-needed win as the playoff race thickens. It wasn’t a clean win. Toronto pushed…
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Jessica Shepard, Azzi Fudd Ruled Out For Dallas Wings Against Toronto Tempo
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will be without Jessica Shepard and Azzi Fudd for Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Tempo. Shepard is out with a right ankle injury, while Fudd is out with a right knee injury. Both appeared on…
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‘She’s Too Good’: Kayla McBride Sets WNBA Three-Point Record As Dallas Wings Fall To Minnesota Lynx 103-90
MINNEAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings lost 103-90 to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday at Target Center, and Kayla McBride set the WNBA single-game record by making 10 three-pointers. McBride scored 43 points, and she added 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 1 steal.…
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Dallas Wings’ Jessica Shepard Ruled Out Of Minnesota Lynx Game With Right Ankle Injury
MINNEAPOLIS — Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard suffered a right ankle injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Lynx and will not return, the team announced. Shepard did not attempt a shot before leaving the floor at Target…
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Azzi Fudd Listed As Questionable For Dallas Wings Against Minnesota Lynx
MINNEAPOLIS — Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd is listed as questionable with a right knee injury for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Lynx. Forward Alysha Clark appears on the same report as out with a back injury. Fudd did not play…
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‘We Gotta Quit Making Excuses’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 94-76
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings knew this current stretch would be challenging. On Wednesday, they had endured a physical 96-92 road loss against the Washington Mystics. On Sunday, they will have to turn around and face the Minnesota Lynx, the WNBA's top…
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Azzi Fudd, Alysha Clark Ruled Out For Dallas Wings Against Golden State Valkyries
DALLAS — Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd will not play Friday against the Golden State Valkyries because of right knee soreness. Fudd went through warmups Friday evening at American Airlines Center and experienced knee soreness. Dallas made the call out of…
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Dallas Wings Return To American Airlines Center To Face Golden State Valkyries
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings return to American Airlines Center tonight for just their second game at the arena this season, looking to snap an inconsistent stretch against one of the WNBA's hottest teams, the Golden State Valkyries. Tip-off is set for…
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‘We Have To Make A Decision’: Dallas Wings Blow 20-Point Lead In 96-92 Loss At Washington Mystics
WASHINGTON — The Dallas Wings led by 20 points in the third quarter and lost 96-92 to the Washington Mystics on Wednesday night at CareFirst Arena. Washington outscored Dallas 40-16 over the final 13 minutes and 11 seconds in front of a…
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‘We Wanted To Create Separation’: Dallas Wings Hold Connecticut Sun To 8 Third-Quarter Points In 83-63 Win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jessica Shepard and Arike Ogunbowale scored 15 points apiece, and the Dallas Wings held the Connecticut Sun to 8 points in the third quarter of an 83-63 win Sunday night at College Park Center. Dallas improved to 19-11 and…
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Alanna Smith Replaces Awak Kuier In Dallas Wings’ Starting Lineup Against Connecticut Sun
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith replaces Awak Kuier in the Dallas Wings starting lineup against the Connecticut Sun on Sunday at College Park Center. Wings coach Jose Fernandez confirmed a change before the game without naming it. “Yeah, we'll have a new…
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