Dallas Wings, part 2
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Maddie having some good games plus she and Paige seem to have established a good relationship (maybe it's that BE background) that carries over to the floor. Let's see what happens the rest of the season and next season. Anyway, I think the Wings management aware of what's needed and may yet turn this team into a competitor next year. Listening to Paige and Maddie in the Atlanta Dream post-game certainly seems that they are determined to look ahead and not behind.
Again a 100 point performance by the Wing d - can't spell Dallas without a L.
Sooooo, while looking ahead is the party line, I would, if a Dallas fan, be REALLY concerned about the lack of effort, scheme, performance and attention to defense. Perhaps the current coach will join Lincoln Riley on the not seat, and the video master does not have a buy out.
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They had only 8 available players last night
None who played defense. In contrast, the Liberty, down 3 starters did.
Not to pile on, but . . . .
Dallas does 1 for August. They end the month with consecutive 100 point "efforts" on defense. 2 weeks ago they surrender 106 points in Vegas and what doesn't happen in Vegas, unfortunately, does not stay in Vegas.
The collapse in any semblance of defense is remarkable with the embarrassing loss of 35 points at home underscoring the epic lack of defense. There may may any number of "reasons" for this abysmal performance, but no excuse.
Dallas does 1 for August. They end the month with consecutive 100 point "efforts" on defense. 2 weeks ago they surrender 106 points in Vegas and what doesn't happen in Vegas, unfortunately, does not stay in Vegas.
The collapse in any semblance of defense is remarkable with the embarrassing loss of 35 points at home underscoring the epic lack of defense. There may may any number of "reasons" for this abysmal performance, but no excuse.
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It's not a surprise that Paige's assist numbers have increased since Matty returned. She's the only reliable shooter to cash in on Paige's dimes.
As for last night's game, every time Paige (or another Wings player) drove near the basket, they got double teamed and pounded (with rarely a foul call). When an ATL player drove, they remained mostly untouched.
This team needs lots of help!
At least CW got her first WNBA hoop. And Paige's double/double, of course.
As for last night's game, every time Paige (or another Wings player) drove near the basket, they got double teamed and pounded (with rarely a foul call). When an ATL player drove, they remained mostly untouched.
This team needs lots of help!
At least CW got her first WNBA hoop. And Paige's double/double, of course.
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But how many of the previous game’s New York and Dallas rosters — in proportion to available players — are on (or recently on) 7-day/ hardship contracts? (New York vs. Dallas)
Dallas is possibly at the best possible scenario for the league-wide reset in 2026. Does it really matter if they get artistic points in the last meaningless games of 2025?
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Stop it, please. Dallas is getting beaten up by teams with star centers and frontcourt depth, when they have none. Dallas played a Dream team with 2 legitimate centers, Griner & Jones who dominated in the paint, where the Wings were attempting to guard them with a 6’3” PF or a 6’2” wing. When that didn’t work, the guards tried to provide help defense, which left Howard and the other Dream shooters wide open at the arc.
That type of matchup will get you blown out every time. It’s amazing that the Wings can usually hang around for 2-3 qtrs. When you don’t have the horses, you can’t win the race.
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If Dallas can get Betts, they’ll have one of the best young threesomes in the league with Paige and Maddie. Trade Arike for a good player and they will be looking pretty good! Of course, either Koclanes is going to have to step up or all the good players in the world won’t be enough! I kind of doubt he’ll be around too much longer. Maybe Curt should step in? Otherwise, hire Cheryl Miller!
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Betts has another year to play with her younger sister, who some say is the better player. I'd rather get a free agent big and not have to live through the adjustment year. Her much publicize mental issues don't thrill me either. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but if I can have one with that background and one without, I'm going without every time.
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Do you mean another year after the upcoming season? That doesn’t sound right. Lauren doesn’t have a redshirt possibility. She will be in the draft next April.
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No, I mean this year. She told the team before the finals she was staying. Another year is this year.
When would that trade occur? The team has Four (4) Games left in the season, after which she is an unrestricted free agent.
The Wings are not going to “trade” her. The way that would go down is that they would simply not resign her. Trade suggests that they would get another player in exchange. That said, the team would need to sign another free agent who franchise management believes to be a better choice.
One would hope that they would be able to sign several different top tier players from the pool. But we will have to see how that goes!