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‘You Can Tell How Hard She Worked’: Why Aziaha James Has Been A Dallas Wings Training Camp Standout
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Aziaha James put together her best stretch of training camp Saturday, scoring on three consecutive possessions to flash her full offensive range, the open portion of practice was already deep into 5-on-5 competition. Starters like Paige Bueckers, Azzi…
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‘When I’m Here, I’m Here’: Alanna Smith Returns To Dallas Wings Camp After Immigration Requirements
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith rejoined the Dallas Wings at College Park Center on Saturday, marking her first practice with the team since immigration matters pulled her away from training camp earlier in the week. The 6-foot-4 stretch big, who signed with…
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 6 Recap: Paige Bueckers Sets Tone, Azzi Fudd Adjusts, Li Yueru’s Balance, Roster Competition
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings wrapped their fifth practice of training camp Friday at College Park Center, with head coach Jose Fernandez continuing to install offensive and defensive packages while several key contributors remain overseas finishing out international commitments. Day 6…
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Paige Bueckers On Dallas Wings’ New Offensive System: ‘Never A Stagnant Moment’
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings' offensive system under first-year head coach Jose Fernandez has continued to form throughout training camp. With Paige Bueckers as a focal point of the system, the team plans to maximize her impact with the basketball in…
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‘That’s A Strong 10’: Curt Miller Outlines Early Projected Dallas Wings Rotation
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller offered the clearest picture yet of how the team's 2026 rotation is coming together, outlining a projected 10-player core during a training camp media availability this week. First-year head coach Jose Fernandez is installing…
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Awak Kuier’s Immigration Wait Leaves Dallas Wings Return Date Unclear
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings forward Awak Kuier is the only member of the team's overseas group without a confirmed return date to training camp, general manager Curt Miller said, as Kuier awaits an immigration appointment in Finland with no set timeline. Kuier…
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Jessica Shepard, Costanza Verona’s Italian Championship Run Shapes Dallas Wings Return
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings forward Jessica Shepard and guard Costanza Verona are expected to rejoin training camp by early next week, general manager Curt Miller said, with the pair of future Wings teammates currently sharing a locker room in Italy as they…
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Dallas Wings Headline WNBA Preseason With Two ION National Broadcasts
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings are the most-featured team on the WNBA's 2026 preseason national broadcast schedule. The league announced preseason broadcast selections on Wednesday. Dallas headlines two of the four nationally televised games. That's half of the preseason slate, on…
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Why Jose Fernandez Views Dallas Wings’ First Off Day As A Test, Eyes Thursday’s Day 5 Response
ARLINGTON, Texas — After three consecutive days of installation, standards-setting, and a defense-heavy final practice to begin Dallas Wings training camp, head coach Jose Fernandez views Wednesday's off day as a valuable test for his players. Fernandez emphasized on Day 3 that…
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Dallas Wings Set For Second-Most Nationally Televised WNBA Games In 2026
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings will appear in 36 nationally televised games during the 2026 WNBA regular season, the second-highest total in the league and a sign of the franchise's expanding profile heading into head coach Jose Fernandez's first year at the…
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Dallas Wings Unveil 2026 Broadcast Schedule With KFAA Returning As Local Television Home
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings released their 2026 broadcast and streaming schedule on Wednesday, with KFAA returning for a second consecutive season as the exclusive local television partner. The TEGNA station will air 24 Wings games during the upcoming campaign. A significant…
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Dallas Wings Waive Shyanne Sellers, Grace Sullivan As Training Camp Roster Trims To 20
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings waived guard Shyanne Sellers and forward Grace Sullivan on Wednesday, the team announced, trimming the training camp roster from 22 to 20 as Dallas continues the first stretch of camp under first-year head coach Jose Fernandez.…
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 3 Recap: Paige Bueckers Sets Championship Standards, Azzi Fudd Excels And 5-On-5 Takeaways
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez ran the team through a defense-heavy practice for Day 3 of training camp on Tuesday at College Park Center. The team now heads into their first scheduled off day on Wednesday, following a…
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‘She’s Going To Be Special’: Inside Azzi Fudd’s Early Impression At Dallas Wings Training Camp
ARLINGTON, Texas — Three days into her first professional training camp, No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd has impressed every corner of the Dallas Wings organization, from second-year star Paige Bueckers and first-year head coach Jose Fernandez to the veteran core tasked…
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Dallas Wings Training Camp Day 2 Clips: Defensive Identity, Bigs Skill Work And Guard Shooting
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings returned to College Park Center on Monday for Day 2 of training camp, and Dallas Hoops Journal was on site for the portion of practice open to the media. Here are three clips from what the 17-player…
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‘She’s A Pro’: Paige Bueckers Is Built Different In Year 2, And Jose Fernandez Says It Will Show In Clutch Time
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Paige Bueckers walked onto the court at College Park Center for the start of Dallas Wings training camp Sunday, it was clear the reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year had added muscle in the offseason, setting her up well…
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‘Very Vocal With Me’: How Paige Bueckers Helped Dallas Wings Recruit Alysha Clark
ARLINGTON, Texas — Alysha Clark has achieved plenty in her WNBA career, including being a three-time WNBA champion, two-time All-Defensive Team selection, and 2023 Sixth Player of the Year. She picked the Dallas Wings, a team that went 10-34 in 2025 and hasn't…
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‘A Dream Come True’: Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd Realize Decade-Long Journey To Dallas Wings Backcourt
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are once again sharing a backcourt, and for both players, it's the realization of a dream they've talked about for many years. Before playing with each other at UConn and ultimately winning the national championship…
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Dallas Wings Being ‘Very Careful’ With JJ Quinerly After Knee Surgery
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez provided an update on second-year guard JJ Quinerly following Day 1 of training camp Sunday in Arlington, confirming she is back on the floor with the group as she continues her return from…
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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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