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‘I Felt Like Myself’: Alanna Smith’s Return Boosts Dallas Wings In Win Over Connecticut Sun
HARTFORD, Conn. — Alanna Smith has spent much of this season searching for rhythm. Thursday, for a stretch, she found it. Smith scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from 3-point range, in 13 minutes, 40 seconds during a minutes-restricted return…
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Dallas Wings’ Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard Named 2026 WNBA All-Star Starters
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will have two All-Star starters for the first time since 2023 after the WNBA tabbed Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard for the 10-player starting lineup Thursday. It's the second straight All-Star start for Bueckers, who topped…
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Dallas Wings List Odyssey Sims Probable, Alanna Smith Questionable Ahead Of Connecticut Sun Matchup
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Dallas Wings released their injury report ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Connecticut Sun, listing guard Odyssey Sims as probable with a left ankle injury and forward/center Alanna Smith as questionable while she continues working through the league’s…
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‘That Gear Already Unlocked’: Paige Bueckers’ 25 Points Not Enough As Dallas Wings Fall 85-77 To Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings could not overcome a season-worst start from three-point range, falling 85-77 to the Minnesota Lynx in front of a sold-out crowd at College Park Center on Sunday. Dallas missed 13 of its first 14 attempts from…
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‘Every Single Possession Has To Matter’: Dallas Wings’ Late Rally Falls Short In 85-77 Loss To Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings rallied from a 23-point third-quarter deficit to pull within 4 in the fourth quarter, but their comeback fell short in an 85-77 loss to the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center. The loss dropped Dallas to…
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‘Some Nights Are Like That’: Dallas Wings Fall To Las Vegas Aces 99-84 To Close Road Trip
LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Wings could not survive a season-worst night from three-point range or the early hole that came with it, falling to the Las Vegas Aces 99-84 on Thursday at Michelob ULTRA Arena. Dallas finished 2-of-21 from beyond the…
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‘Found A Way’: Azzi Fudd’s Career-High, Paige Bueckers’ 1,000th Point Carry Dallas Wings Past Seattle Storm In Overtime
SEATTLE — Azzi Fudd scored a career-high 26 points and hit the go-ahead basket in the final 15 seconds, and Paige Bueckers climbed past 1,000 for her career, as the Dallas Wings outlasted the Seattle Storm 112-110 in overtime Monday at Climate Pledge…
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‘Good Teams Find A Way To Win’: Dallas Wings Erase 17-Point Deficit To Edge Sky 93-92 On Li Yueru’s Late Free Throws
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings wiped out a 17-point second-half deficit and pulled out a 93-92 win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday night at College Park Center, with Li Yueru sinking two free throws with 12.5 seconds left for the team’s…
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‘They Came Up With Every 50/50 Ball’: Dallas Wings Fall To Golden State Valkyries 91-80 Despite Early Lead
SAN FRANCISCO — The Dallas Wings raced to a 12-point lead, then unraveled in a second quarter they will want to forget, falling 91-80 to the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night at Chase Center. The Valkyries outscored Dallas 27-7 over the…
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How The Vision Behind The Dallas Wings’ Roster Came To Life Against The Defending Champion Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — As the Dallas Wings pull out their largest margin of victory yet, a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday, the puzzle coach Jose Fernandez put together months ago is beginning to click. The win marked their…
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‘Just Being Really Selfless’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Defense, Selfless Ball Movement In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings turned a sharp passing night into a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at College Park Center, and Arike Ogunbowale traced the 30-assist effort to a willingness to give up good looks for…
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Azzi Fudd Felt ‘Really Settled’ During Career-Best Shooting Night In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Las Vegas
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd turned in the best shooting efficiency night of her career on Monday, hitting 8 of her 9 attempts for 19 points in the Dallas Wings' 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces at College Park Center. Fudd…
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‘She Did Really Well’: Sug Sutton Brings Steady Hand, Defensive Edge In Dallas Wings Debut
ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton played her first game for the Dallas Wings a day after signing, and she logged 21 minutes in a 96-66 win over the Las Vegas Aces on Monday at College Park Center. Sutton finished with 4 points,…
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‘We’re Ready To Compete With Anybody’: Dallas Wings Rout Las Vegas 96-66, Snap Aces’ Six-Game Win Streak
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings beat the Las Vegas Aces 96-66 on Monday at a sold-out College Park Center, ending the Aces' six-game winning streak and beating Las Vegas for the second time this season. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and…
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‘I See So Much Of DT In Paige’: Sug Sutton Compares New Teammate Paige Bueckers To Diana Taurasi
ARLINGTON, Texas — Sug Sutton has shared a backcourt with Diana Taurasi. A few days into her stint with the Dallas Wings, she sees a familiar quality in Paige Bueckers. "I played with Diana Taurasi, and Paige kind of reminds me of…
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‘Pretty Much The Dream’: Sug Sutton Embraces Pass-First, Defensive Role With Dallas Wings
ARLINGTON, Texas — New Dallas Wings guard Sug Sutton has a clear sense of why Dallas brought her in: set the table for a backcourt full of scorers, and defend. "As a point guard, having scorers around you is pretty much the…
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Paige Bueckers Probable For Dallas Wings’ Matchup Against Las Vegas Aces
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers could be back on the floor for the Dallas Wings on Monday. The second-year guard, who missed Saturday's 84-83 road loss to the Portland Fire because of a right ankle injury, appears as probable on the team's…
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‘We Needed More Stops’: Portland Fire’s 3-Point Barrage Sinks Short-Handed Dallas Wings 84-83
PORTLAND, Ore. — A foul with 1.7 seconds left and a night of cold 3-point shooting were all that separated the short-handed Dallas Wings from a road win they nearly stole. Bridget Carleton knocked down 6-of-10 from 3-point range, the Portland Fire…
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‘Staying Together’: How The Dallas Wings Plan To Adapt Without Paige Bueckers vs. Portland Fire
PORTLAND, Ore. — With Paige Bueckers out, the Dallas Wings plan to take care of the basketball and spread their playmaking across the roster when they visit the Portland Fire on Saturday. Aziaha James moves into the starting lineup. Wings coach Jose…
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‘One Of The Best In The World’: Paige Bueckers Erupts For Season-High 31 To Lead Dallas Wings’ Response vs. Phoenix Mercury
ARLINGTON, Texas — After suffering their toughest loss of the season, a 100-76 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, the Dallas Wings were looking for a response. In tonight's matchup against the Phoenix Mercury, Paige Bueckers made sure…
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