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DHJ Quick Take: How the Wings Plan to Adapt Without Paige Bueckers at Portland With Paige Bueckers out, the Dallas Wings are emphasizing ball security against Portland’s pressure and a collective approach to playmaking, with Aziaha James moving into the starting lineup. What’s the plan? Jose Fernandez and his players...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Scores 31 as Wings Answer Minnesota With Win Over Mercury Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, passed 900 career points, and Dallas set a season high with 50 points in the paint in an 85-70 win over Phoenix. The Wings never trailed, improved to...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rally In Fourth Quarter To Beat Sparks For Fourth Straight Win The Dallas Wings outscored the Los Angeles Sparks 27-18 in the fourth quarter to win 104-96 on Friday, improving to 7-3 and 2-0 in Commissioner’s Cup play behind a franchise-record-tying 14 assists from Paige Bueckers...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Bring the WNBA's Best Offense to a Reeling Sparks Defense The Dallas Wings (6-3) carry a three-game winning streak and the WNBA's most efficient offense into Friday's Commissioner's Cup game at the Los Angeles Sparks (4-5), who rank last in the league in defensive rating. Strength...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Smother Storm 79-56 to Open Commissioner's Cup Play The Dallas Wings held the Seattle Storm to a season-low 56 points and grabbed a season-high 48 rebounds in a 79-56 Commissioner's Cup opener, their best start since the franchise moved to Texas in 2016. How did the...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Smother Storm 79-56 to Open Commissioner's Cup Play The Dallas Wings held the Seattle Storm to a season-low 56 points and grabbed a season-high 48 rebounds in a 79-56 Commissioner's Cup opener, their best start since the franchise moved to Texas in 2016. How did the...

DHJ Quick Take: Defense Is the Dallas Wings' Next Step The Dallas Wings have one of the WNBA's best offenses at 5-3, and head coach Jose Fernandez has identified defense as the team's biggest area for growth. What is the Dallas Wings' next step? Despite leading the league in assists...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale, Alanna Smith Sidelined At Shootaround With Illness Neither On The Court: Arike Ogunbowale and Alanna Smith were not on the court for the Dallas Wings' shootaround Thursday at College Park Center. Ogunbowale is now questionable to play, while Smith is doubtful. Two Key Pieces At...

DHJ Quick Take: Wings Rebuilt Baseline Braced for Hungry Mystics Core Reconstructed Frontcourt Respect: Ahead of Monday's homestand finale, Washington head coach Sydney Johnson praised the multi-level impact of Dallas' revamped frontline. Singling out Alanna Smith and Jessica Shepard, Johnson called them proven, high-level pros who completely reshape the unglamorous...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Returns vs. Lynx Status Upgrade: After being listed as questionable earlier today, Azzi Fudd has been officially cleared for tonight’s matchup against Minnesota. The No. 1 overall pick responded well to Thursday's morning shootaround and a full medical evaluation. Precautionary Management: Jose Fernandez reiterated that...