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‘We Can Do Anything’: How Awak Kuier’s Two-Way Surge Is Giving Dallas Wings A Key Chess Piece
DALLAS — Awak Kuier turned in a second straight impact game off the bench in the Dallas Wings' 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sunday. The forward finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, and 2…
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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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‘She’s Coming Into Her Own’: Arike Ogunbowale Praises Azzi Fudd’s Growth Early In Rookie Season
BROOKLYN — Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale praised rookie Azzi Fudd's development after the No. 1 overall pick's career-best 24-point performance in the Wings' 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center on Sunday afternoon. "I think it just…
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Paige Bueckers On Azzi Fudd’s Breakout Game vs. New York Liberty: ‘We Knew It Was Only A Matter Of Time’
BROOKLYN, New York — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said rookie Azzi Fudd's breakout performance in the Wings' 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty on Sunday afternoon was a matter of timing rather than surprise, pointing to her UConn teammate's…
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‘Took It Personal’: Jose Fernandez Credits Halftime Defensive Adjustment In Dallas Wings’ 91-76 Win Over New York Liberty
BROOKLYN, New York — Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez credited a halftime defensive challenge to his group as the turning point in Sunday's 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, with the Wings holding the Liberty to…
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Paige Bueckers Names ‘Controllables’ That Define Dallas Wings Identity After Win Over New York Liberty
BROOKLYN, New York — Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers outlined the foundation the team is building its identity on after Sunday's 91-76 road win over the New York Liberty at Barclays Center, pointing to energy, effort, and selflessness as the constants the…
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Azzi Fudd On Dallas Wings’ Selfless Culture, Earning Her Time: ‘It Doesn’t Matter If I’m Starting’
BROOKLYN, New York — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd said her approach to her role is built on earning minutes rather than seeking a specific spot in the rotation. Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, made the…
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Jose Fernandez Says Azzi Fudd ‘Headed That Direction’ Into Dallas Wings’ Starting Lineup
BROOKLYN, New York — Dallas Wings head coach Jose Fernandez said rookie Azzi Fudd is on track to move into the starting lineup after the No. 1 overall pick scored 24 points in the Wings' 91-76 road win over the New York…
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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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UCLA’s Cori Close Praises Azzi Fudd’s ‘Defensive Prowess’ For Dallas Wings Amid WNBA Adjustment
ATLANTA — When UCLA head coach Cori Close talks about Azzi Fudd's start to her WNBA career with the Dallas Wings, she doesn't lead with the scoring. Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, has put up back-to-back…
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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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Maddy Siegrist, Arike Ogunbowale Detail Dallas Wings’ Keys vs. Chicago Sky
CHICAGO — The Dallas Wings (2-2) open a three-game road trip on Wednesday night against the Chicago Sky (3-1) at Wintrust Arena, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. CT on USA Network. Dallas enters the matchup riding the momentum of a 92-69 home…
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‘We Just Stayed Connected’: Paige Bueckers Breaks Down Dallas Wings’ Complete Two-Way Response vs. Washington Mystics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers said the Dallas Wings answered the way they had wanted to. Two days after the team's third loss in four games, Bueckers and the Wings routed the Washington Mystics 92-69 on Monday at College Park Center. Bueckers…
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‘You’re A Pro Now’: Rori Harmon Returns Home As Washington Mystics Fall To Dallas Wings In Rookie’s Texas Homecoming
ARLINGTON, Texas — Washington Mystics guard and former Texas Longhorn Rori Harmon returned to her home state Monday night as the Mystics fell to the Dallas Wings, 92-69, at College Park Center in a matchup between two of the most promising young…
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Dallas Wings vs. Washington Mystics Postgame Interviews: Arike Ogunbowale, Azzi Fudd, Jessica Shepard And Jose Fernandez (May 18, 2026)
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings played their most complete game of the season Monday. They routed the Washington Mystics 92-69 at College Park Center to close their three-game homestand and even their record at 2-2. The Mystics scored 9 points in…
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‘More Than Just That’: Azzi Fudd Weaponizes Mid-Range In Dallas Wings’ Rout Of Washington Mystics
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd had her best scoring night as a pro Monday. The Dallas Wings rookie put up 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting in a 92-69 rout of the Washington Mystics at College Park Center. Fudd was the No. 1…
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Azzi Fudd Says UConn Play Calls Still ‘Ingrained’ As She Adjusts To Dallas Wings’ System
ARLINGTON, Texas — Azzi Fudd spent five seasons learning UConn's language. Two games into her WNBA career, the Dallas Wings rookie said unlearning it is part of the ongoing process of turning pro. Fudd, the No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA…
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Dallas Wings Use Rare Practice Days To Reset Defense, Game-Plan For Washington Mystics
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings spent a rare two-day practice block this weekend rebuilding their defense and preparing for the Washington Mystics, who visit College Park Center on Monday in the finale of a three-game homestand. Head coach Jose Fernandez split…
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