ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas Wings held their final practice block on Tuesday before Friday’s 2026 regular-season opener at the Indiana Fever. Head coach Jose Fernandez and guards Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd addressed the media, hitting on the team’s preseason takeaways, Arike Ogunbowale‘s return, the matchup with Caitlin Clark and the Fever, and the rotations Fernandez is still finalizing.
Watch the full media availabilities below.
Jose Fernandez Practice Availability
Fernandez addressed transition defense, fouling, and lineup decisions heading into the opener, while praising the way his late arrivals have absorbed the team’s offensive and defensive concepts.
Paige Bueckers Practice Availability
Bueckers spoke on cleaning up the team’s live-ball turnovers, the impact of having Ogunbowale back at practice, the WNBA general manager survey naming her the top franchise-building pick, and her history with Clark.
Azzi Fudd Practice Availability
Fudd, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, broke down her early adjustments to WNBA pace and physicality, the rhythm of her jump shot, the spacing Ogunbowale creates, and the impact of veteran leadership, including Jessica Shepard.
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The Wings open the 2026 regular season Friday, May 9, at the Fever in Indianapolis.
