Who would Dallas Wings protect in WNBA expansion draft?

The Dallas Wings are getting ready for an expansion draft for the second straight season. After the Golden State Valkyries entered the league last season, this year will bring on the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire. Last year, the Wings had to protect six players from being selected, but that group should be different this season. Here's a look at the six players the team could protect going into the expansion draft: No surprise here. Bueckers is the lead guard for the Wings and their franchise player. The Wings are building around her, making an easy choice for the team when choosing its first player to protect. Quinerly just underwent surgery on her meniscus earlier this month, but their third-round pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is one of the key parts of the team's future. Quinerly averaged 6.5 points per game in 34 appearances with the Wings this season. James, another 2025 rookie, is another lock to be protected in the expansion draft. She averaged 7.5 points per game as a first-round pick. She is expecte