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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 […]

Dallas Wings superstar Arike Ogunbowale has been dominating the WNBA for years. As a result, it was not surprising to see Ogunbowale leave her opponents in shambles during a recent 5v5 run she participated in with basketball content creator Tristan Jass. WNBA All Star COOKS dudes at the gym! 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/wi6gB5PcWI — Tristan Jass (@TristanJass) […]

Notre Dame women’s basketball defeated USC 74-61 on Saturday. It was a statement victory as both teams held 4-0 records heading into the matchup. Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale, who played her college basketball at Notre Dame, shared a reaction to the team’s win on X, formerly Twitter. this ND team so fun to watch […]

Paige Bueckers has been heavily linked to the Dallas Wings ever since the Wings earned the 2025 WNBA Draft No. 1 pick via the WNBA Draft Lottery. Bueckers, the expected No. 1 pick, will likely be drafted by the Wings barring unforeseen circumstances. If Bueckers does enter the draft and ends up in Dallas, WNBA […]

The Dallas Wings have yet to find their next head coach after moving on from Latricia Trammell, but they have found their next general manager. On Friday, the Wings announced that they hired former Los Angeles Sparks head coach Curt Miller to be their executive vice president of basketball operations and general manager. Miller has […]

The Dallas Wings announced the decision to part ways with head coach Latricia Trammell on Friday. Trammell, who is no longer with the Wings after two years with the team, shared a message on X, formerly Twitter, after the news was announced. “It has been an absolute honor to work with such talented players, staff, […]

The Dallas Wings have parted ways with head coach Latricia Trammell after two years, a source confirmed to ClutchPoints. The Wings finished with the second worst record in the league in 2024 and will now begin the process of searching for the franchise’s next head coach. Wings president and CEO Greg Bibb released a statement […]

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was officially selected to the All-WNBA Second Team on Wednesday. It is an impressive honor for Ogunbowale, as other stars such as Kahleah Copper, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike and Jonquel Jones were also on the Second Team. However, Ogunbowale had a case for an All-WNBA First Team honor. Napheesa Collier, […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Las Vegas Aces 98-84 on Thursday in the WNBA regular season finale. Dallas finished the season with a 9-31 record, the second worst mark in the league. It was a disappointing ’24 campaign for the Wings, as injuries played far too big of a role throughout the first […]

Arike Ogunbowale had a historic 2024 WNBA season. She has continued to establish herself as one of the best players in the entire league. Ogunbowale’s Dallas Wings ultimately finished the year with the second worst record in the league. With that being said, Ogunbowale did everything she could to keep the team afloat amid the […]

Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale has been ruled out for the team’s regular season finale on Thursday against the Las Vegas Aces. Ogunbowale is dealing with an illness and was ultimately a late addition to the injury report. Teaira McCowan and Stephanie Soares were also ruled out for the game in Las Vegas. McCowan is […]

Arike Ogunbowale broke the Dallas Wings all-time scoring record on Thursday against the New York Liberty. Two games later, Ogunbowale made more history. The Wings were narrowly defeated by the Indiana Fever on Sunday 110-109. Nevertheless, Ogunbowale became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 4,000 career points. Ogunbowale’s primary focus is on the […]