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Will DiJonai Carrington return from her rib injury against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night? Carrington was initially listed as questionable for the game. While Carrington returned to practice on Tuesday ahead of the game, she is still not ready to give it a go. She will miss yet another game and will now […]

The Dallas Wings signed guard Grace Berger to a seven-day hardship contract on Wednesday. With Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist out with knee injuries, Dallas qualified for a hardship contract. Berger will provide valuable depth as the Wings prepare to play the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night. DiJonai Carrington is questionable for Wednesday’s game […]

ARLINGTON, TX — It has been a long first half of the 2025 WNBA season for the Dallas Wings. Between injuries and underperformance, the Wings have certainly not played up to their expectations. Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James and the rookies have been a bright spot for the most part, but overall the ’25 campaign has […]

Stephen Curry is used to playing into June. This season, however, the Golden State Warriors were eliminated in the Western Conference Semifinals. Curry recently shared the advantage of an “unfortunately longer offseason” in an interview with Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area, via Joaquin Ruiz. “I mean, we’ll talk about X’s and O’s and […]

One of the best young pitchers in baseball is Milwaukee Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski. Despite only appearing in five games, Misiorowski was selected to the MLB All-Star Game. Although he received some support, there has been some criticism as well. Philadelphia Phillies players such as Nick Castellanos and Trea Turner felt their teammates Cristopher Sanchez […]

There aren’t many people who imagine Las Vegas in the middle of July as a destination location. Between the scorching hot temperatures and dry climate, the city may not seem ideal for a vacation in the summer. Yet, every July for a couple of weeks, Sin City transitions into the ultimate location for NBA fans. […]

A new wave of young superstars are set to be showcased in the 2025 Home Run Derby. The surplus of young talent that has been making a name for themselves by blasting bombs over the fence has brought a revitalization of interest in the most popular event during the Midsummer Classic. Byron Buxton, Junior Caminero, […]

The Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings by a final score of 102-83 on Sunday afternoon. Indiana took control of the game early and did not look back. Dallas struggled on the defensive end of the floor, and the Wings’ offensive attack was inconsistent. After the game, Paige Bueckers was asked about her first professional […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg bounced back following an up and down Summer League debut with a stellar performance on Saturday. Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks were defeated by a final score of 76-69 by the San Antonio Spurs, but Flagg scored 31 points on 10-21 shooting from the field and 3-9 shooting from beyond the arc. […]

The Dallas Wings could receive some crucial help on Sunday against the Indiana Fever. Arike Ogunbowale has been dealing with a left thumb injury, but the Wings star is listed as probable for Sunday’s game, the team announced. There was initially hope for a potential return on Friday as Ogunbowale returned to practice. Her probable […]

LAS VEGAS — The Dallas Mavericks are 1-0 in Summer League, but the team is dealing with an injury at the moment. Forward Melvin Ajinca missed Thursday’s 87-85 win against the Los Angeles Lakers with a groin injury. On Saturday, it was revealed that Ajinca will also miss the Mavs’ game against the San Antonio […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft for many reasons. He features exceptional talent, a balanced overall game and incredible athleticism. At Summer League, however, multiple people have told me — both in interviews and informal conversation — that Flagg’s elite competitive drive and unquestioned desire […]

LAS VEGAS — Miles Kelly played a significant role in the Dallas Mavericks’ 87-85 Summer League victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Kelly scored 17 points and added four rebounds to go along with two assists and a steal. He was quite efficient, shooting 6-12 from the field and 3-8 from beyond […]

LAS VEGAS — Josh Broghamer is coaching the Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team. Broghamer has received the opportunity to learn from Mavs’ regular season head coach Jason Kidd in recent seasons. Following Friday’s Summer League practice, Broghamer revealed Kidd’s message for Summer League. Mavericks Summer League head coach Josh Broghamer on Jason Kidd’s message for […]

The Dallas Wings are trying to play a competitive brand of basketball despite dealing with multiple injury concerns. Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington are among the Wings who have been out with injuries. Ogunbowale is battling a left thumb injury, while Carrington has been dealing with a rib concern. On Friday, Ogunbowale was able to […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers by a final score of 87-85 to begin their Summer League on Thursday night. Flagg played fairly well, scoring 10 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and three steals. He only shot 5-21 from the field and 0-5 […]

LAS VEGAS — Cooper Flagg made his unofficial NBA debut on Thursday in a Summer League game featuring Flagg’s Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers. Flagg ended up finishing the game with 10 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 5-21 from the field and 0-5 from beyond the arc, however, there is […]

The Chicago Sky defeated the Dallas Wings by a final score of 87-76 on Wednesday night. Dallas now holds a 6-15 overall record as a result of the defeat. With players such as Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington out with injuries, the Wings are attempting to remain competitive despite featuring a short-handed roster (only eight […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will begin their 2K26 Summer League on Thursday against the Los Angeles Lakers. The highly-anticipated affair will feature players such as Cooper Flagg and Bronny James, however, Mavs center Jamarion Sharp is another player to watch. At 7’5″, Sharp’s potential is especially intriguing. While speaking to reporters after practice on […]

NBA 2K26 Summer League projects to draw no shortage of attention. Dallas Mavericks’ No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg will bring in much of that attention. However, the Mavs’ Summer League roster features a number of other intriguing players. Without further ado, let’s take a look at two must-watch Mavericks aside from Flagg at Summer […]

DALLAS — There is no shortage of expectations around Cooper Flagg. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick, Flagg features the potential of an All-Star. With all of that being said, Flagg admitted that the adjustment to a new situation with the Mavs in the NBA is “tough” while speaking to reporters after Tuesday’s practice ahead […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are preparing for Summer League. Before leaving for Las Vegas, however, the Mavs are holding practices in Dallas. Their first practice came on Tuesday, where Cooper Flagg, Ryan Nembhard and Summer League head coach Josh Broghamer met with reporters after the practice. Broghamer was asked how many games Flagg will […]

The Dallas Wings will be without four players on Monday against the Phoenix Mercury. As expected, Tyasha Harris and Maddy Siegrist — who are both dealing with knee injuries — have been ruled out. Harris is out for the season while Siegrist is not expected to return until later in the 2025 campaign. Arike Ogunbowale, […]

Dallas Wings forward DiJonai Carrington was involved in an incident with Caitlin Clark during the 2024 WNBA season. Carrington, who was with the Connecticut Sun at the time, sparked controversy after attempting to swipe at the basketball and accidentally poking the Indiana Fever guard in the eye. However, some people around the sports world were […]

Will the Dallas Wings consider trading a player who has been the face of the franchise over the past few years? Would Dallas ponder the possibility of moving on from one of the best scorers in franchise history? Is there any truth to the recent Arike Ogunbowale trade rumors? Multiple sources recently discussed the situation […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night, losing by a final score of 98-89. One of the big storylines heading into the game was Satou Sabally’s return to play her former team. Sabally spent her first five WNBA seasons with the Wings, finishing fifth in MVP voting […]

The Dallas Mavericks announced their Summer League roster on Thursday. Of course, 2025 No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg highlights the roster, but there are a number of intriguing names set to join the former Duke basketball star in Las Vegas. Mavs Summer League roster pic.twitter.com/8gPsqfEsJE — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) July 3, 2025 Dallas officially […]

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave due to an ongoing investigation by MLB. The Guardians released a statement once the news was announced. “The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an […]

Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy exited Wednesday’s game after suffering an injury scare. The Dodgers earned a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox, but attention turned to Muncy’s injury status after the game. Dave Roberts said the Dodgers are “optimistic” following the initial tests, via Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. Further updates should […]

Knee injuries are unfortunately quite common in the basketball world. Serious knee injuries occur far too often. As a result, fans were fearfully considering the worst possible scenario when it was announced that Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers was going to miss last Saturday’s game against the Washington Mystics due to a knee issue. The […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings will host the Phoenix Mercury on Thursday night. Dallas will feature a short-handed roster, however. Arike Ogunbowale (thumb), DiJonai Carrington (rib) and Maddy Siegrist (knee) did not practice on Wednesday. Tyasha Harris, who is out for the season with a knee injury, obviously did not practice as well. Meanwhile, […]

Will the Los Angeles Lakers trade LeBron James? Rumors have swirled around the subject over the past few weeks. Fans are curious as to which team James will finish his NBA career with. LeBron’s son, Bronny, addressed the matter while speaking to reporters after NBA Summer League practice on Wednesday, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers recently did not play in the second of a back-to-back due to a knee issue. Wings head coach Chris Koclanes later shut down serious concern over the issue, saying the decision was more about injury management as opposed to a new concern. However, what exactly is the […]

The Dallas Wings agreed to a contract with forward Liatu King on Wednesday, the team announced. The Wings recently traded forward NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces, a move that opened up a spot on the roster. Following the trade, Wings general manager Curt Miller said Dallas would sign a player before Thursday’s game […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings traded NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces on Monday. The Wings’ rebuild led to the Smith trade. On Tuesday after practice, General manager Curt Miller told reporters that the team is planning to make another move before Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Mercury. According to Miller, the Wings […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Arike Ogunbowale is dealing with a thumb injury, Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes confirmed after practice on Tuesday. Koclanes provided an update on the situation after Ogunbowale was held out of practice. “Hurt her hand in that game there (against the Washington Mystics on Saturday),” Koclanes told reporters. “So just being […]

The Dallas Wings traded forward NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces for a 2027 first round pick on Monday. The move surprised many people around the WNBA world. Why trade a 24-year-old forward who had just been acquired this past offseason? A reliable source who is familiar with the situation shared tremendous insight into […]

The Dallas Wings have traded forward NaLyssa Smith to the Las Vegas Aces for Las Vegas’ first round pick in 2027, the team announced Monday. Forward Kaila Charles — who was signed to a hardship contract — was also released in order to complete the trade. Smith was initially acquired by the Wings during a […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are getting closer to being at almost full strength. Paige Bueckers missed Saturday’s 79-71 win against the Washington Mystics due to a knee injury, but head coach Chris Koclanes said it was a “precautionary” move in the second of a back-to-back. Barring a setback, Bueckers will likely return for […]