DALLAS WINGS

After reaching the 2023 semifinals with a 22-18 record behind Arike Ogunbowale and Satou Sabally, the Wings collapsed to back-to-back losing seasons in 2024 (9-31) and 2025 (10-34), leading to roster upheaval and Sabally's departure. The 2025 arrival of Paige Bueckers as the top overall pick transformed the card market—her rookie cards have surged past six figures, including a $184,830 sale in June 2026, while Ogunbowale's cards saw reduced demand during her injury-plagued 2025 campaign. The Wings' rebuild accelerated with the 2026 drafting of Azzi Fudd first overall and signings of Jessica Shepard and Alanna Smith.

Where they stand: Under new coach Jose Fernandez, the Wings sit at 19-11 through late July 2026, good for fourth in the Western Conference after posting a franchise-best six-game win streak. Ogunbowale re-signed on a multi-year deal and returned healthy from knee tendinitis, joining Bueckers and Fudd in the backcourt as Dallas made no trades before the August deadline despite GM Curt Miller's hints at potential moves.