Could Wings move on from four-time All-Star at trade deadline?

With the Dallas Wings being sellers while sitting at 8-22, Arike Ogunbowale is officially a name to watch ahead of the WNBA trade deadline on Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.

The franchise already shipped out DiJonai Carrington recently and received Diamond Miller, who needed a change of scenery and now can be a long-term piece next to Paige Bueckers, as her potential can finally be unleashed. 

Not to mention, the Wings lost the biggest free agent on the market, Satou Sabally, to Phoenix in free agency. The last major domino could be Ogunbowale, who is in her seventh season with the Wings and still one of the league’s top scorers. But times are changing in Dallas.

Enter Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick and an instant sensation. The UConn legend has lived up to the hype, already earning an All-Star nod as a rookie and leading Dallas in assists and efficiency. She’s the clear future of the franchise, and the front office may see a cleaner runway if it builds around her alone.

That puts Ogunbowale, 28, in a tough spot. Her usage-heavy style doesn’t always mesh with Bueckers’ playmaking flow, and her contract could net Dallas major assets in return. Multiple contenders are monitoring the situation.

If Dallas can land a haul of picks or younger pieces — especially frontcourt help — it wouldn’t be shocking to see Ogunbowale moved before Thursday’s deadline. She’s too talented to be stuck in a long rebuild, and Dallas knows her value won’t get higher.

For now, she remains in teal. But with the Wings pivoting to Bueckers' team, Ogunbowale's days in Dallas might be numbered.