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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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings acquired DiJonai Carrington during the offseason in a trade. Carrington is ready for her next chapter in the WNBA. The Wings held an introductory press conference for Carrington, NaLyssa Smith, Tyasha Harris and Myisha Hines-Allen on Wednesday, and Carrington shared an exciting message with fans of the team. DiJonai Carrington […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Wings held an introductory press conference for DiJonai Carrington, NaLyssa Smith, Tyasha Harris and Myisha Hines-Allen on Wednesday. Wings star Arike Ogunbowale also attended the press conference to support her new teammates. While speaking to reporters, the players expressed their excitement about joining Ogunbowale with the Wings. “I got a little […]

The Dallas Wings are fresh off a difficult 2024 WNBA season. However, the Wings were able to land the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA Draft Lottery. Arike Ogunbowale is also set to return to lead Dallas once again. Additionally, there is one specific player on the roster who should have a tremendous opportunity […]

Hannah Hidalgo delivered a masterclass performance in Notre Dame’s quarterfinal matchup against the California Golden Bears on Friday. In 39 minutes of action, Hidalgo recorded 25 points, four rebounds, two steals, and an assist. She shot 9-of-15 from the field, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Her display was key in the Fighting Irish securing […]

Arike Ogunbowale is remembered at the University of Notre Dame as a legend. She enjoyed a historic career with Notre Dame women’s basketball, and now she is set to play a WNBA preseason game at her old school. On Thursday, the Dallas Wings announced that they will play a 2025 WNBA preseason contest on May […]

Dallas Wings former first round pick Lou Lopez Senechal has made the decision to sit out the 2025 WNBA season, the team announced on Monday. The former UConn women’s basketball guard was selected fifth overall in the 2023 WNBA Draft. She did not make her debut in the WNBA until 2024, however, as she was […]

The Dallas Wings made arguably the most underrated move of the WNBA offseason. This move should not be confused with the best addition. Rather, it was an addition that was overlooked, yet it projects to be quite impactful and beneficial as Dallas looks to compete in 2025. So what exact move will we be discussing […]

While the Connecticut Sun lost several players from last season’s WNBA Semifinals teams, they aren’t quite yet in rebuilding mode. Marina Mabrey had put in a trade request following the roster shakeup, but Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti recently stated that the team had denied Mabrey’s request. The denial of Marina Mabrey’s trade request prompted a […]

The Dallas Wings made a big announcement on Thursday. With the 2025 WNBA season right around the corner, the Wings are partnering with TEGNA’s KFAA for a broadcast rights agreement. As a result, the station is now the exclusive television partner for the Wings in the local market. How to watch Dallas Wings games in […]

The Unrivaled Basketball 1v1 tournament began on Monday. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who is arguably the best 1v1 player in the WNBA, received a first round bye. In the second round on Tuesday, Ogunbowale went head-to-head with Seattle Storm star Skylar Diggins-Smith. The matchup was highly anticipated as Diggins-Smith and Ogunbowale both attended the […]

The Dallas Wings agreed to a contract with Japanese women’s basketball star Mai Yamamoto, the team announced on Wednesday. The deal is a training camp contract. Yamamoto, who most recently played for the Toyota Antelopes in Japan this season, could provide important guard depth for the Wings. A 25-year-old 5’5″ guard, Yamamoto has averaged 11.7 […]

Generational superstars are extremely rare in sports. When one joins a team, it excites not just an entire fan base, but an entire city and even state. Some teams in professional sports have only had one or two generational superstars, while others have had many. The Dallas Mavericks have had two. Dirk Nowitzki spent his […]

The Dallas Wings agreed to a three-team Satou Sabally-led trade on Friday with the Phoenix Mercury and Indiana Fever. The move comes after Dallas made the move to core Sabally. With the star forward now headed to Phoenix, the Wings are searching for a new star to join Arike Ogunbowale. Will that star be UConn […]

The Dallas Wings recently agreed to a training camp contract with guard Sevgi Uzun. Uzun made her WNBA debut in 2024 with the Wings, and now Dallas is set to bring her back. However, Uzun has a lot to prove in 2025. Uzun, a 27-year-old, appeared in all 40 of Dallas’ games a season ago. […]

It was revealed on Tuesday that Brittney Griner, who has spent her entire WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury, is planning to enter free agency, according to Doug Feinberg of apnews.com. Griner’s WNBA free agency decision is important, as it gives teams another star player to potentially pursue. Should the Dallas Wings pursue Griner this […]

DALLAS — Paige Bueckers is expected to be selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Although nothing is guaranteed, as Bueckers could return to college for another season, Bueckers will likely end up being the top overall pick in 2025. The Dallas Wings hold that No. 1 pick, something the team’s new head coach […]

DALLAS — New Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes had his introductory press conference via Zoom on Thursday. Koclanes addressed a number of topics, including Wings star Arike Ogunbowale’s impressive career and future goals. “She’s accomplished so much already with all her All-Star appearances, her MVPs in the All-Star game, fastest to 4,000 points. She’s […]

The Dallas Wings have waived center Stephanie Soares, the team announced on Saturday. Thank you, Stephanie 💙 pic.twitter.com/yxY8weFKDO — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) January 4, 2025 The Wings acquired Soares in a draft night trade with the Washington Mystics in 2023. She had initially been selected fourth overall by Washington before Dallas made the move to […]

The Dallas Wings announced Chris Koclanes as the team’s next head coach on Monday. Dallas is turning to a complete reset of sorts, with Curt Miller previously being announced as the new general manager as well. Koclanes replaces Latricia Trammell, who coached the Wings from 2023-24 before the team went in a different direction this […]

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been one of the top teams in the country early on in the 2024-25 season and one of the big reasons why is the standout play of star point guard Hannah Hidalgo. They have a few signature wins against USC and Texas and look like a team that can […]