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Dallas Wings Practice Notes: Defensive Identity, Azzi Fudd’s Impact And Las Vegas Aces Preparation
DALLAS — The Dallas Wings returned to the floor Tuesday at SMU after closing a 2-1 three-game road trip with Sunday's 91-76 win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center. Dallas is 4-3 on the season and 3-1 on the road.…
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‘The Numbers Don’t Lie’: Azzi Fudd’s Rookie Record, Dallas Wings’ Suffocating Second Half Power 91-76 Win Over New York Liberty
BROOKLYN, New York — The pregame conversation centered on what the Dallas Wings could learn about themselves on the final leg of a three-game road trip. The answer arrived in the form of a rookie record, a lockdown defensive half, and the…
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‘Ready For Every Second’: How Li Yueru’s Positive Mindset Bolsters Dallas Wings’ Center Depth
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Dallas Wings center Li Yueru had her biggest stretch of the 2026 season Wednesday in Chicago and her quietest two nights later in Atlanta. Both are part of the same story. Yueru scored 7 points with 9 rebounds…
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‘Short-Term Memory’: Dallas Wings Fall 86-69 To Atlanta Dream As Rhyne Howard Drops 25 In Fourth-Quarter Pull-Away
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — The Dallas Wings dropped the middle game of their three-game road swing on Friday night, falling 86-69 to the Atlanta Dream at Gateway Center Arena in front of a sellout crowd of 3,626. Dallas (3-3) shot just 37.8%…
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Arike Ogunbowale Reaches Historic WNBA Milestone In Dallas Wings’ Win Over Chicago Sky
CHICAGO — Arike Ogunbowale's first assist of the night at Wintrust Arena went into the WNBA record book. With the dish at the 9:24 mark of the first quarter Wednesday, the Dallas Wings star became the fastest player in league history to…
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‘Li Changed The Game Defensively’: How Li Yueru Powered A Dallas Wings Turning Point In Chicago
CHICAGO — Li Yueru had played 9 minutes total through Dallas' first four games. By the end of the second quarter, Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena, head coach Jose Fernandez had no choice but to call her number. Kamilla Cardoso had 12…
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‘Looked Like A Top Team’: Dallas Wings Survive Sky’s Early Push, Power Past Chicago 99-89 Behind Jessica Shepard Triple-Double, Li Yueru Adjustment
CHICAGO — The Dallas Wings weathered a rough opening quarter and a physical interior battle to pick up their second straight road win, defeating the Chicago Sky 99-89 on Wednesday night at Wintrust Arena to snap a six-game losing streak against Chicago…
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Dallas Wings Prepare To ‘Match That Energy’ Against Washington Mystics In Duel Of Young Teams
ARLINGTON, Texas — Two of the WNBA's youngest rosters meet Monday at College Park Center, where the Dallas Wings host the Washington Mystics to close a three-game homestand. The early weeks have tested both. The Wings are 1-2 and have lost two…
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‘Selfishness In The Locker Room’: Dallas Wings Squander 12-Point Lead In 90-86 Loss To Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings led for nearly the entire first three quarters Thursday night, but breakdowns in pick-and-roll defense, stalled ball movement, and second-chance opportunities allowed the Minnesota Lynx to close on a 22-16 fourth quarter and escape College Park…
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‘Picking Up Our Intensity’: Lessons From The Dallas Wings’ Atlanta Loss And How They Apply Against The Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings face the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday at College Park Center with a list of corrections to apply from Tuesday's 77-72 home opener loss to the Atlanta Dream. Wednesday's practice and film session walked through what went…
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Azzi Fudd Participates In Shootaround; Dallas Wings Rookie Questionable vs. Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd went through the team's shootaround at College Park Center on Thursday, putting her on track for a possible return when the Wings host the Minnesota Lynx in the second game of a three-game homestand.…
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‘We’ll See’: Azzi Fudd Listed As Questionable For Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx After Wednesday Walkthrough
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd is listed as questionable for Thursday night's matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center because of a right knee injury, per the team's official injury report. Fudd participated in the Wings' walkthrough…
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‘They’re A Very Physical Team’: Dallas Wings Fall 77-72 To Atlanta Dream In Home Opener As Rebounding And Cold Shooting Sink Comeback Bid
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings dropped their home opener 77-72 to the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night at College Park Center, undone by 11 offensive rebounds, a 4-of-26 night from 3-point range, and a 13-point fourth quarter in front of a…
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Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fudd Out vs. Atlanta Dream ‘Out Of An Abundance Of Caution,’ Jose Fernandez Says
ARLINGTON, Texas — Rookie guard Azzi Fudd has been downgraded from probable to out for the Dallas Wings' home opener against the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday at College Park Center, the team announced ahead of tip-off. Fudd will miss the game with…
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Atlanta Dream Shootaround Interviews: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Detail Matchup Against Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Atlanta Dream visit a sold-out College Park Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT for the Dallas Wings' 2026 home opener, coming off a 91-90 come-from-behind win over the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener. At shootaround, Angel…
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Dallas Wings Shootaround Interviews: Alanna Smith, Jessica Shepard Detail Matchup Against Angel Reese, Atlanta Dream In Home Opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings open the home portion of their 2026 schedule Tuesday at 7 p.m. CT against the Atlanta Dream at a sold-out College Park Center, coming off a 107-104 road win over the Indiana Fever in their season…
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Jose Fernandez On Azzi Fudd’s Path To Starting Role: ‘When That Happens, I Think She’ll Be Ready’
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez said No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will be "ready and prepared" when the time comes to move into a starting role, with the rookie's path continuing to develop after her WNBA debut.…
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Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever Postgame Interviews: Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims & Jose Fernandez (May 9, 2026)
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings opened the 2026 season with a 107-104 road win over the Indiana Fever on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, behind 22 points from Arike Ogunbowale in her first game in nine months, 20 each from Paige Bueckers and…
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Paige Bueckers, Arike Ogunbowale, Odyssey Sims Each Score 20 As Dallas Wings Edge Indiana Fever 107-104 In Season Opener
INDIANAPOLIS — Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points in her first game in nine months, Paige Bueckers crossed 700 career points and added 20, Odyssey Sims chipped in 20 of her own, and the Dallas Wings opened the 2026 season with a 107-104…
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‘I Felt A Lot Better’: How Azzi Fudd Used Dallas Wings Preseason To Get Comfortable Before WNBA Debut vs. Indiana Fever
INDIANAPOLIS — Azzi Fudd played 16 minutes in her professional debut on April 30 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, picked up three fouls, and finished with 4 points on 2-of-7 shooting in the Dallas Wings' 95-80 preseason win over the Indiana Fever. Three days…
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