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The Dallas Wings lost their tenth game of the season on Wednesday to the Phoenix Mercury. The 93-80 loss spoiled a career night for No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers. The Wings’ rookie star scored 35 points for head coach Chris Koclanes, the top mark of any first year player this so far this season. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have endured a challenging start to the 2025 campaign. Entering Sunday’s contest against the Minnesota Lynx, Dallas holds a 1-8 record which is the worst mark in the WNBA. New Wings head coach Chris Koclanes has received criticism from fans as a result. On Sunday, Wings star Arike Ogunbowale […]

The Dallas Wings have problems, dire problems. Their rookie sensation Paige Bueckers was under concussion protocol and missed two games. Though Bueckers participated in practice, she will be out for the Wings game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Friday.  If that wasn’t enough, Wings veteran Arike Ongunbowale is off to a slow start to […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Seattle Storm 83-77 on Tuesday night. The Wings fell to 1-7 with the defeat. DiJonai Carrington led Dallas with 22 points as Paige Bueckers missed her second consecutive game due to concussion protocol. Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale was noticeably quiet in the defeat, scoring just eight points on […]

Paige Bueckers was one of the most efficient scorers at the college basketball level during her time with UConn. One would imagine that the Dallas Wings, who selected Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft, would want to create as many scoring opportunities as possible for the 23-year-old. Yet, heading into Thursday’s game against […]

Arike Ogunbowale had a historic performance on Thursday night, but the Dallas Wings were defeated by the Chicago Sky 97-92. Despite finishing with 37 points — while also earning sole possession of No. 19 overall on the WNBA’s all-time three-point list — Ogunbowale’s Wings dropped their fifth game of the year. Dallas now holds a […]

The Dallas Wings’ trip to Connecticut to take on the Sun was already pretty special, with star rookie Paige Bueckers returning to the state where her legendary UConn women’s basketball career took place for the first time as a WNBA pro. However, the young standout wasn’t the only one having a homecoming moment. Wings players […]

Dallas Wings All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points in a 109-87 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. While the win cost the Wings their backup point guard, the team has reason to celebrate. Along with guiding her team to their first win of the season, Ogunbowale passed reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Arike Ogunbowale is still looking to find her rhythm in the 2025 WNBA season, but she took a big step forward on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Although the Dallas Wings were defeated by a final score of 85-81 in a loss to the Minnesota Lynx, Ogunbowale led Dallas with 21 points. Arike Ogunbowale […]

For all the hype surrounding Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings veteran Arike Ogunbowale is succeeding on her terms. So much so that she has etched her place among the WNBA greats on Wednesday.  Though the Wings lost to the Minnesota Lynx 85-81 to start the year 0-3, Ogubowale achieved quite a feat. She matched Diana Taurasi […]

This year’s offseason was a rough one for the Dallas Wings. They moved Satou Sabally, who was fighting with the Wings organization. Her exit left Arike Ogunbowale alone as the team’s lone scorer. However, everything changed when the WNBA held its draft lottery. Dallas secured the No. 1 selection and selected UConn basketball star Paige […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are set to play the Minnesota Lynx in their season opener on Friday night. Ahead of tip-off, Tyasha Harris, who was initially listed as probable due to a knee injury but was later upgraded to available, provided an update on how she is feeling. Tyasha Harris says she is […]

The Dallas Wings selected UConn standout Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick in last month’s WNBA Draft, and she’ll be looking to make an immediate impact in Year 1 at the pro level. Ahead of the season opener on Friday evening, Bueckers spoke on her mindset as she’s gone from a veteran to the […]

The Dallas Wings begin their 2025 regular season hosting the Minnesota Lynx in a playoff rematch for DiJonai Carrington. While all eyes will be on Paige Bueckers in her WNBA debut, Carrington will catch fans’ eyes with her shoes. The Wings guard and Reebok teased a new colorway for their Engine A shoes called “Energy […]

The Dallas Wings are poised for a big 2025 season. Arike Ogunbowale — one of the best players in the WNBA — is set to return and lead the way. The Wings selected Paige Bueckers first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft as well. However, there is one player who is not receiving as much […]

The Dallas Wings made a roster move on Wednesday. The team announced that they waived forward Joyner Holmes ahead of the 2025 WNBA regular season. Dallas will soon announce the team’s final roster for the regular season opener on Friday. With attention on Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale, some of the impactful role players have […]

The Dallas Wings had their preseason home opener against the Toyota Antelopes, and they were able to get the win, 119-52. Wings fans have something to look forward to this season, and they got a glimpse of it against the Antelope. Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale will be the two star players for the Wings, […]

The Dallas Wings ended the preseason on a high note on Saturday night. Dallas cruised to a 119-52 victory over Japan’s Toyota Antelopes. The Wings won by a decisive 67 points thanks to some inspired play by the team’s biggest stars, including rookie Paige Bueckers. Bueckers played well against the Antelopes on Saturday. She logged […]

The Dallas Wings defeated the Toyota Antelopes 119-52 on Saturday in their final game of the 2025 WNBA preseason. Arike Ogunbowale led the way with 17 points and six assists. After the game, Ogunbowale said she is receiving more open shots with players such as Paige Bueckers and DiJonai Carrington now on the roster. “First […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers looks forward to being “quarterback” in her first season. Her adjustment to the team has been relatively smooth, and she has already formed relationships with notable teammates, especially Arike Ogunbowale.  Bueckers hinted briefly at their relationship after the Wings exhibition against the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, per Clutchpoints. She […]

The WNBA is enjoying the biggest rate of growth in league history thanks to its young stars. The WNBA also signed a new 11-year media rights deal in July. The league has taken the next step in promoting their stars around the country, making history in the preseason. Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and other former […]

The Dallas Wings will start their preseason against the Las Vegas Aces, and they’ll be playing in familiar territory for Arike Ogunbowale. The game will be played at Notre Dame, which is where Ogunbowale hit the iconic game-winning shot over UConn in the 2018 Final Four. She hasn’t forgot, and she’s also reminded her rookie, […]

The WNBA will kick off the 2025 preseason in a unique way. On Friday, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese will return to LSU to play in an exhibition game against Brazil. Arike Ogunbowale, Jackie Young, and Jewell Loyd will return to Notre Dame for a game on Friday between the Las Vegas Aces and the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Arike Ogunbowale probably did not expect to ever play a game at Notre Dame again following her senior season with the Fighting Irish in 2019. At 28 years old, however, Ogunbowale will now receive the opportunity to play at her Alma Mater, as the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces will go […]

Arike Ogunbowale is the best player on the Dallas Wings. Paige Bueckers is the 2025 No. 1 overall pick with an extremely bright future. However, who will emerge as the Wings’ X-factor? This past offseason, the Wings acquired DiJonai Carrington, a player who earned the 2024 Most Improved Player of the Year Award with the […]

Training camps have started around the WNBA and the preseason is right around the corner as the calendar prepares to shift from April to May. The Dallas Wings have already had three days of training camp as of this story’s writing. Fortunately for fans, that means a lot of questions can begin to be answered. […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Dallas Wings new head coach Chris Koclanes is known for his defense-first mindset. Although the offensive side of the game is obviously important, a Koclanes-led team is likely going to prioritize the defensive element of the game. On Tuesday at training camp, Koclanes said the team is finding its defensive identity. “Today […]

ARLINGTON, TX — NaLyssa Smith played for the most popular team in the WNBA in 2024. Despite finding a new home this past offseason, Smith is once again set to play for a team that will receive no shortage of attention. Smith spent the first three seasons of her career with the Indiana Fever and […]

The Dallas Wings made a number of changes this past offseason. Dallas hired a general manager in Curt Miller, the team traded Satou Sabally and the Wings hired a new head coach in Chris Koclanes. Koclanes, who most recently served as an assistant for the USC women’s basketball team, is known for his defensive approach […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings held their second day of training camp on Monday. Paige Bueckers has been consistently seen running the point guard position in scrimmages. Bueckers told reporters after practice that it’s something she is adjusting to at the WNBA level. “Learning a new offense, being a leader on the court, being […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings began their 2025 training camp on Sunday. Veteran star Arike Ogunbowale and 2025 number one overall pick Paige Bueckers are set to lead the way, but forward Maddy Siegrist could prove to be the X-factor this year. A potential breakout star, Siegrist took some time to speak with ClutchPoints […]

Training camp is kicking off across the WNBA, and Dallas Wings veteran Arike Ogunbowale knows exactly what’s needed to be prepared. That should explain why the Wings’ official account on X, formerly Twitter, documented the two-time All-Star MVP rolling in on the first day of the 2025 season with a wagon full of sneakers. Ogunbowale […]

ARLINGTON, TX — “Parike” may be the next big thing in Dallas sports. At Dallas Wings’ training camp on Sunday, Arike Ogunbowale and Paige Bueckers were asked to share their thoughts on Parike — the nickname fans have given Ogunbowale and Bueckers as excitement builds around their partnership. “It’s cute, it’s cute,” Ogunbowale told reporters. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings selected Paige Bueckers in the 2025 WNBA Draft. It goes without saying, but the Wings were fortunate to have landed the No. 1 pick via the draft lottery. The Los Angeles Sparks had similar odds to earn the No. 1 pick, but as  Wings CEO Greg Bibb said during the […]

The Dallas Wings returned from the 2025 WNBA Draft with a hefty haul of five new rookie players, including the most coveted prospect in Paige Bueckers. However, the Wings didn’t just rely on their first-round placement to carry their draft class this year. Let’s see how wise Dallas was with its picks through all three […]

After months of speculation, the Dallas Wings officially selected UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft on Monday night. There were initial questions as to whether or not she would go to the WNBA this year — she had a season of college eligibility remaining […]

The Dallas Wings hold the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Wings will select Paige Bueckers with the pick. Trading the selection is among those potential unforeseen circumstances, but former player and current analyst Rebecca Lobo does not believe the Wings are even receiving many trade calls at the […]

The 2025 WNBA Draft class features several standouts that can immediately impact whichever team chooses them. As the winners of the “Paige Bueckers Sweepstakes,” AKA the draft lottery, the Dallas Wings are perfectly positioned to add valuable players that increase their chances of quickly becoming a WNBA championship-caliber team. With a pool of prospects this […]

The Dallas Wings are preparing for the upcoming 2025 WNBA Draft. Barring unforeseen circumstances, the team will select UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers with the first overall pick. Bueckers enjoyed a tremendous final season with UConn, finishing the campaign with a national championship victory on Sunday. Although she avoided using Bueckers’ name specifically, Wings […]