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DHJ Quick Take: Awak Kuier Carves Out Frontcourt Role With Two-Way Production Off The Bench Back-To-Back Impact Games: Awak Kuier has emerged as one of the Dallas Wings' most impactful second-unit pieces, posting 10 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in 24 minutes during Sunday's 91-76 road win over the...

DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Outlines Azzi Fudd’s Inevitable Breakout The UConn Connection's Verdict: Following a dominant 91-76 win in Brooklyn, sophomore star Paige Bueckers made it clear that rookie Azzi Fudd’s career-high 24-point explosion was no surprise, framing the franchise-record-setting display as an inevitable consequence of her elite shooting...

DHJ Quick Take: Arike Ogunbowale Claims WNBA History vs. Sky A Historic Record of Triple-Threat Pace: With her first assist of the night at Wintrust Arena, Arike Ogunbowale became the fastest player in WNBA history to achieve 4,500 points, 900 assists, and 300 steals—crossing the historic threshold in just 229...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd's Status for Thursday Fudd Status: Azzi Fudd is officially listed as questionable for Thursday’s game against Minnesota. After being held out of Tuesday's home opener, she participated in the team walkthrough and shooting drills on Wednesday. The medical staff will make the final determination based...

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...

DHJ Quick Take: The No. 1 Pick’s Path WNBA Debut: Azzi Fudd made her first professional shot count, a corner triple that highlighted her ability to "sprint the floor" and find open space in transition. Starting Role Potential: While Fernandez confirmed Fudd is "capable" of starting, he is currently leaning...

DHJ Quick Take: The Numbers Game The 12+2 Expansion: Under the new WNBA collective bargaining agreement (CBA), Dallas now has more flexibility with 12 guaranteed spots plus two developmental slots. This "14-player ceiling" is a lifeline for younger prospects, who might have been cut in previous years but now offer...

DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Put in 'Very Good Day' The Leadership Standard: Jose Fernandez made it clear that "no one should ever question your effort as a pro." By highlighting Paige Bueckers' habit of being the first in the building for treatment and the last to leave the floor,...

DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Has Acclimated Quickly The Dynamic Floor Spacer: Jose Fernandez being vocal about Azzi Fudd "deferring" is a calculated tactical push. For a team that shot a league-worst 30.4% from deep in 2025, Fudd’s 42.2% career UConn average is the engine that will allow Paige Bueckers...

DHJ Quick Take: The Physical Engine Fourth-Quarter Finishing: Jose Fernandez’s focus on the final 10 minutes is a direct response to the Wings' 10-34 finish a year ago. By adding the strength to "absorb contact" and finish at the rim, Bueckers is eliminating the late-game fatigue and physical pushback that...