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DHJ Quick Take: Fernandez Names Defense, Defensive Glass As Wings' Second-Half Focus The Dallas Wings returned to the practice floor Monday for the first time since the All-Star break, and coach Jose Fernandez said the second half of the season will be defined by how the team defends and rebounds....

DHJ Quick Take: Dwyane Wade Puts Paige Bueckers On His Watch List Dwyane Wade named Paige Bueckers one of his favorite players during a live taping of the "Post Moves" podcast in Chicago over WNBA All-Star Weekend, listing the Dallas Wings guard alongside Jackie Young and A'ja Wilson. What happened?...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings' Two All-Stars Tip Off Against Each Other In Chicago What happened? Both Dallas Wings All-Stars started, on opposite teams, and Team Spoon beat Team Coop 129-122 on Saturday night at United Center. How did they play? Jessica Shepard went 3-of-3 from the field with 5 rebounds...

DHJ Quick Take: Cold-Shooting Wings Stifled by Dream's Interior Physicality in Atlanta Starter Shooting Collapse: The Dallas Wings dropped the middle leg of their three-game road swing, falling 86-69 to the Atlanta Dream. The primary culprit was a severe offensive power outage from the starting unit, which shot a combined...

DHJ Quick Take: Alysha Clark and the Art of the Long Game The Vet's Blueprint: Entering her 13th season, Alysha Clark is intentionally shaping the locker room culture for a rebuilding Dallas Wings team, emphasizing that sustaining career longevity in the WNBA requires a level of consistency that extends far...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings vs. Lynx Tactical Preview The Aggressiveness Mandate: Jose Fernandez revealed he spoke with Paige Bueckers on Wednesday about increasing her offensive volume. The team is pushing for more "downhill" pressure in isolation and transition to prevent the offense from stagnating. Cleaning the Glass: After surrendering 11...

DHJ Quick Take: Key Takeaways from a Physical Home Opener Fudd Ruled Out: After being listed as probable (right knee) on the initial injury report, Azzi Fudd was downgraded to out. Without the sharpshooter, Dallas was tasked with adjusting for the first time this season without the No. 1 pick...

DHJ Quick Take: Caution Over the No. 1 Pick The Downgrade: After being listed as "probable" all day, Azzi Fudd’s late downgrade to "out" cast a shadow over her anticipated home debut. Jose Fernandez cited an "abundance of caution," signaling that the franchise is prioritizing her long-term availability over the...

DHJ Quick Take: Allisha Gray, Angel Reese Preview Dallas Wings Respect & Marketability: Angel Reese reflected on her storied "Class of 2020" respect with Paige Bueckers, noting how their shared platform continues to elevate the league's visibility as they lead the WNBA’s new era. Transition Focus: Allisha Gray identified transition...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Goes Through Shootaround Positive Signs for Fudd: Despite the right knee designation, Azzi Fudd being a full participant in both Monday's practice and Tuesday's shootaround suggests the "probable" tag is more of a formality. The 20-Minute Target: Jose Fernandez shared his goal: to get the...