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‘That’s Got To Become Our Identity’: Jose Fernandez Sets Defense, Rebounding As Dallas Wings’ Second-Half Priority
DHJ Quick Take: Fernandez Names Defense, Defensive Glass As Wings’ Second-Half Focus The Dallas Wings returned to the practice floor Monday for the first time since the All-Star break, and coach Jose Fernandez said the second half of the season will be defined by how the team defends and rebounds. ARLINGTON, Texas — The Dallas […]
‘It Was A Well-Deserved Win’: Bridget Carleton Details Watching Azzi Fudd’s 30-Point Final Round In WNBA 3-Point Contest
DHJ Quick Take: Carleton On Fudd’s 3-Point Contest Win — ‘A Well-Deserved Win’ Bridget Carleton led the first round of Friday’s 3-Point Contest and then had to follow Azzi Fudd‘s 30-point final round. Speaking at Portland Fire practice Monday, Carleton walked through what the finish looked like from the other end of the floor. PORTLAND, […]
‘This Has Truly Become Her Team’: Curt Miller Details Paige Bueckers’ Sophomore Leap For Dallas Wings
DHJ Quick Take: Curt Miller On Paige Bueckers’ Year Two Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller detailed the offseason work behind Paige Bueckers‘ second season, and confirmed the timeline behind the video of her working out with Kevin Durant during All-Star Weekend. ARLINGTON, Texas — Video circulated over the weekend of Paige Bueckers working out […]
‘Can’t Be Afraid To Make Bold Moves’: Curt Miller Details Dallas Wings’ 2026 Trade Deadline Approach
DHJ Quick Take: Curt Miller On The Wings’ Deadline Approach Dallas Wings general manager Curt Miller addressed the trade deadline Monday, walking through the salary-cap math that limits what front offices can do and a post-All-Star schedule that leaves almost no room to integrate a new player. ARLINGTON, Texas — Curt Miller said Monday that […]
Alanna Smith Practices Monday With Dallas Wings, Status Day-To-Day
DHJ Quick Take: Smith Practices, Bueckers, Shepard, And Fudd Full Go Forward Alanna Smith took part in the Dallas Wings‘ first practice since the All-Star break, and coach Jose Fernandez said her availability will be evaluated over the next two days. ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith has spent this season getting healthy and then getting […]
‘It’s Never About Her’: Dwyane Wade Explains Why Paige Bueckers Is One Of His Favorite Players
DHJ Quick Take: Dwyane Wade Puts Paige Bueckers On His Watch List Dwyane Wade named Paige Bueckers one of his favorite players during a live taping of the “Post Moves” podcast in Chicago over WNBA All-Star Weekend, listing the Dallas Wings guard alongside Jackie Young and A’ja Wilson. ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers has been […]
Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Has ‘Fully Recovered’ From ACL Injury
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has “fully recovered” from his left ACL injury. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3, 2025. He missed last season but is ready to go for next season. “My understanding is Kyrie Irving’s rehab has gone amazing,” Charania said on Stephen A. Smith’s […]
Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving Has ‘Fully Recovered’ From ACL Injury
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has “fully recovered” from his left ACL injury. Irving tore his left ACL on March 3, 2025. He missed last season but is ready to go for next season. “My understanding is Kyrie Irving’s rehab has gone amazing,” Charania said on Stephen A. Smith’s […]
Miami Heat Interested In Dallas Mavericks’ Klay Thompson
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Miami Heat are interested in Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson. Thompson will make $17.5 million next season in the final year of his contract. He doesn’t have a no-trade clause. The five-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion appeared in 69 games for the Mavericks last season. He averaged […]
Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets, Cleveland Cavaliers Interested In DeMar DeRozan
The Miami Heat, Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in DeMar DeRozan, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. DeRozan is a free agent after being waived by the Sacramento Kings. DeRozan spent the past two seasons with the Kings. He averaged 22.2 points per game during the 2024-25 season and put up 18.4 points […]
LeBron James To Play Point Guard For Philadelphia 76ers
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, LeBron James will play point guard for the Philadelphia 76ers next season. James will start alongside VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid. “The Sixers, I’m told, are expecting LeBron James to play a good amount of time and period of time at the point guard position, […]
Dallas Wings’ Alanna Smith Named To Australia’s 2026 FIBA World Cup Team
DHJ Quick Take: Alanna Smith Headed To Berlin With The Opals Alanna Smith is one of 12 players named to Australia’s roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, set for Sept. 4-13 in Berlin, making it her second World Cup appearance and her first since 2018. ARLINGTON, Texas — Alanna Smith is going […]
Azzi Fudd Should Rematch Stephen Curry At 2027 WNBA All-Star, And Players Want That Game In Golden State
DHJ Quick Take: A Rematch Eight Years In The Making Needs A Time And A Place Azzi Fudd asked Stephen Curry for a rematch from the podium Friday night and left the details open. A day later, Nneka Ogwumike said players want the 2027 All-Star Game in Golden State, which is where Curry plays his […]
‘It Was Really Special’: Paige Bueckers, Jessica Shepard Start Opposite Sides In 2026 WNBA All-Star Game
DHJ Quick Take: Wings’ Two All-Stars Tip Off Against Each Other In Chicago CHICAGO — The Dallas Wings sent two players to the All-Star Game and then watched them line up across from each other for the opening tip. Paige Bueckers started at guard for Team Coop, her second consecutive All-Star start. Jessica Shepard started […]
Sources: Jaylen Brown Trade Pushed LeBron James To Sign With 76ers Over Cavaliers, Heat, Warriors
June 30, 2026. That’s the day LeBron James‘ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group, told the Los Angeles Lakers that the leading scorer in NBA history would not return to the franchise with the second-most championships in league history. One day later, the Philadelphia 76ers agreed to acquire 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown from […]
Washington Wizards Not Interested In Trading Anthony Davis; Dallas Mavericks Intend To Keep Kyrie Irving
The Washington Wizards are not interested in trading Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks intend to keep Kyrie Irving, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. There were rumors that LeBron James wanted the Golden State Warriors to trade for Davis and the Cleveland Cavaliers to trade for Davis or Irving before signing with them in […]
‘I’ve Been Asking For A Rematch Since High School’: Azzi Fudd Seeks Stephen Curry Showdown After Winning WNBA 3-Point Contest
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Seeks a Rematch With Stephen Curry Azzi Fudd used her WNBA 3-Point Contest win to publicly ask Stephen Curry for a rematch, eight years after losing to him at his own camp. She is the first rookie to win the event. CHICAGO — Azzi Fudd had a new trophy and […]
‘I Was Just Locked In’: Dallas Wings Rookie Azzi Fudd Becomes First Rookie To Win WNBA 3-Point Contest
DHJ Quick Take: Azzi Fudd Wins the 2026 WNBA 3-Point Contest Azzi Fudd scored 30 points in the championship round at Wintrust Arena to become the first rookie to win the WNBA 3-Point Contest. Her final round is the highest-scoring round any rookie has posted in the event. CHICAGO — Azzi Fudd scored 30 points […]
Jessica Shepard, Team Dallas/Detroit Eliminated In First Round Of 2026 WNBA Shooting Stars
DHJ Quick Take: Shepard’s Shooting Stars Team Falls In Opening Round Jessica Shepard and Team Dallas/Detroit posted 20 points in the first round of Friday’s WNBA Shooting Stars competition at Wintrust Arena, finishing third in the four-team field and missing the final. CHICAGO — Jessica Shepard‘s first All-Star Weekend event ended in the opening round. […]
Philadelphia 76ers’ Nick Nurse Only Coach LeBron James Spoke To In Free Agency
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was the only coach LeBron James spoke to in free agency. James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the 76ers. Nurse coached the Toronto Raptors to the 2019 championship against the Golden State Warriors. He’s been with the 76ers since 2023. […]
LeBron James Opens Up About Signing With Philadelphia 76ers: ‘I Am So Excited’
LeBron James is signing a two-year, $8 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. The NBA legend is now teammates with Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. After news broke that James was joining the 76ers, he went on social media to talk about the blockbuster move. “I thought I was done when […]
Dallas Wings Fill Every Event At 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend: Who-To-Watch Guide
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Have Players in Every 2026 WNBA All-Star Event Dallas sends three players to Chicago for All-Star weekend, with representation in the Game, the 3-Point Contest and the Shooting Stars competition. Paige Bueckers and Jessica Shepard start Saturday’s game on opposite rosters, while rookie Azzi Fudd headlines Friday’s 3-Point Contest field as […]
TRACKER: Paige Bueckers’ 2026 WNBA All-Star Weekend
DHJ Quick Take: Paige Bueckers Opens All-Star Weekend in Chicago Paige Bueckers arrived in Chicago for her second WNBA All-Star Weekend, healthy after playing through Wednesday’s win over Portland following a scary collision the weekend before. CHICAGO — Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers heads into her second WNBA All-Star Weekend as a team captain, drafting […]
Source Close To LeBron James: ‘I’m Not Even Sure LeBron Knows’ Where He’s Going
Joe Vardon of The Athletic spoke to a source close to LeBron James who said the NBA legend may not even know where he’s going. James is an unrestricted free agent for the first time since 2018. He’s apparently having a tough time picking his next team. “Nobody knows right now except LeBron,” said a […]
‘Getting Stops When It Mattered’: Dallas Wings Hold Off Portland Fire Rally, Win 101-97 Behind Arike Ogunbowale’s 24 Points In Second Half
DHJ Quick Take: Wings Hold Off Fire Rally, Win 101-97 The Dallas Wings survived a fourth-quarter push from the Portland Fire on Wednesday, winning 101-97 at Moda Center to move to 18-9 heading into the All-Star break. PORTLAND, Ore. — The Dallas Wings held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the Portland Fire on Wednesday, […]
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