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ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings have been starting JJ Quinerly at point guard in recent action, with Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale playing off the ball on the wings. Before the season started, Bueckers was on track to run the point, something she has done at times throughout the 2025 campaign. However, her role […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Just as the Dallas Wings generate some momentum, injury woes strike again. Ahead of the Wings’ second consecutive game against the Phoenix Mercury, star guards Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington appear destined for another appearance on the injury report. Two days ahead of the rematch, neither Ogunbowale nor Carrington practiced on Saturday, ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks struck gold in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery after receiving the No. 1 overall pick. The lottery news came a few months after Dallas traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. While Mavs GM Nico Harrison told reporters that “fortune favors the bold” after selecting Cooper Flagg in the […]

ARLINGTON, TX — Something changed on Tuesday night. 6’1″ Myisha Hines-Allen started (primarily at center) through the Dallas Wings’ first 15 games of the 2025 season. On Tuesday against the Atlanta Dream, however, head coach Chris Koclanes placed Li Yueru in the starting lineup at the center position. Yueru played well and Dallas emerged victorious […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings earned their fourth victory of the season on Tuesday night, defeating the Atlanta Dream by a final score of 68-55. It was a big win for the Wings as Arike Ogunbowale — who has had an up and down season — led Dallas with 21 points and four assists. […]

Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers — despite missing four games — has enjoyed a strong start to her WNBA career. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick is establishing herself as a strong Rookie of the Year candidate. Fans are taking notice of Bueckers’ early season performance as evidenced by the early returns of All-Star voting. […]

Arike Ogunbowale, alongside Paige Bueckers, led the Dallas Wings to a commanding 80-71 victory over the newly established Golden State Valkyries on Tuesday night. The Wings, currently last in the Western Conference, got what was their second victory of the season, and their first at the Chase Park Center. While a good reason for jubilation, […]

The Dallas Wings held practice on Monday ahead of their upcoming Tuesday night matchup against the Golden State Valkyries. Arike Ogunbowale — who did not practice Sunday due to an illness — returned on Monday and will seemingly be available for Tuesday’s game barring any unforeseen circumstances. Maddy Siegrist, however, did not practice as she […]

The Dallas Wings held a comfortable lead with over four minutes remaining against the Las Vegas on Friday night. Was Dallas on the verge of upsetting a talented Aces team on the road? Were the Wings set to improve to 2-10 for the 2025 season? All indications were pointing in that direction until an undeniable […]

The Dallas Wings fell just short of earning their second victory of the WNBA season on Friday. They were ultimately defeated by a final score of 88-84 against the Las Vegas Aces on the road. The win would have snapped a six-game losing streak, but instead Dallas has now dropped seven consecutive contests and holds […]

The Dallas Wings are struggling and hobbling. Before Friday’s game against the Las Vegas Aces, the Wings were deluged with multiple injury updates.  Among those questionable were DiJonai Carrington (shoulder), Myisha Hines-Allen (knee), and Maddy Siegrist (knee). But Carrington and Hines-Allen were cleared to play, per Joey Mistretta of Clutchpoints.  As for Siegrist, she will […]

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 […]