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‘It’s The Long Game’: Alysha Clark Pours 13 Years Of WNBA Wisdom Into Eager Dallas Wings Core
ARLINGTON, Texas — When Alysha Clark entered the WNBA in 2010, some of Dallas' youngest players were still in elementary school. Now, 13 seasons later, the veteran forward has become one of the most vocal pillars of a rebuilding Dallas Wings team still…
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‘Dallas Has Been Incredible’: Azzi Fudd Shines In Home Debut Despite Wings’ Loss
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd made her first home appearance Thursday night in a 90-86 loss against the Minnesota Lynx. After putting up 3 points in her rookie debut against the Indiana Fever, the No. 1 overall pick in…
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Dallas Wings vs. Minnesota Lynx Postgame Interviews: Paige Bueckers, Maddy Siegrist, Azzi Fudd And Jose Fernandez (May 14, 2026)
ARLINGTON, Texas — Natasha Howard scored 26 points, Courtney Williams added 21 and the Minnesota Lynx rallied past the Dallas Wings 90-86 on Thursday night. The Lynx erased a 12-point deficit and outscored Dallas 22-16 in the fourth quarter to improve to 2-1. Paige Bueckers led the Wings with a…
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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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Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fudd Says Knee ‘Feels Great’ Ahead Of Home Debut vs. Minnesota Lynx
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd said her right knee is "great" ahead of Thursday's home matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center. Fudd was cleared to play after going through the Wings' shootaround Thursday morning and is…
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Dallas Wings’ Azzi Fudd Available vs. Minnesota Lynx After Going Through Shootaround
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie Azzi Fudd is available for Thursday's home matchup against the Minnesota Lynx at College Park Center, the team announced. Fudd had been listed as questionable on the Wings' official Thursday injury report with a right knee…
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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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Azzi Fudd Injury Update: Dallas Wings Rookie Participates In Shootaround Ahead Of Home Opener
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dallas Wings rookie guard Azzi Fudd participated in shootaround Tuesday ahead of the team's home opener against the Atlanta Dream. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft entered the day listed as probable with a right…
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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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‘Taking Ownership Of Who I Want To Be’: How Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Prepared For Dominant Second Season
INDIANAPOLIS — Paige Bueckers is no longer the Dallas Wings' future. She is the Wings' present, the on-court extension of head coach Jose Fernandez's offensive system, and the player around whom general manager Curt Miller has rebuilt the rest of the roster.…
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How To Watch Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever: Paige Bueckers, Caitlin Clark Headline 2026 WNBA Season Opener
INDIANAPOLIS — The Dallas Wings open the 2026 regular season Saturday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, taking on the Indiana Fever in a marquee matchup that pairs the last four No. 1 overall picks on the same floor as the WNBA tips off…
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WNBA MVP Odds: Dallas Wings Star Paige Bueckers Becomes Massive Liability For Sportsbooks
INDIANAPOLIS — As the 2026 WNBA regular season tips off this weekend, sportsbooks are bracing for one of their largest preseason liabilities, and Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is at the center of it. Bueckers enters Year 2 with the fifth-shortest WNBA…
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