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The Dallas Wings hired Chris Koclanes to be their new head coach before the 2025 season. This hiring caught many basketball fans by surprise, given that Koclanes had no prior head coaching experience before Dallas brought him on board.

WNBA News / Dallas Wings on SI / March 25

Former Dallas Wings Coach Joining WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces

It's been an offseason of change for the Dallas Wings. Now that the new CBA has been agreed to by the WNBA and the players' union, we're starting to see some real movement league-wide.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 25

Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez explains why now was the time to jump to WNBA

The Dallas Wings made the decision to fire Chris Koclanes after one season as the head coach of the franchise. They went just 10-34 as he failed to get the most out of the Paige Bueckers-Arike Ogunbowale pairing, as Ogunbowale had the worst year of her NBA career.

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Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / December 17

Top Dallas Wings free agent unsure on WNBA free agency plans

It's going to be a big offseason for the Dallas Wings. They've already made a coaching change, sending Chris Koclanes out the door in favor of Jose Fernandez, and although all of his coaching experience comes from the college ranks, he has a lot of experience recruiting internationally, which should help him with this job.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / November 23

How to Watch 2026 WNBA Draft Lottery as Dallas Wings aim for back-to-back first picks

The Dallas Wings had a disappointing season in 2025, going 10-34 under first-year head coach Chris Koclanes, including a 1-11 stretch to start the year, and another 1-15 stretch from July 30th to September 7th.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / October 27

Wings’ new head coach breaks silence after officially landing role

The Dallas Wings are one step closer to their fresh restart on their rebuild. The franchise made the move to let go of former coach Chris Koclanes after just one year, and now, they’ve announced that the decision to hire USF’s Jose Fernandez is official.

Dallas Wings News / Field Level Media / October 27

Wings finalize hire of head coach Jose Fernandez

The Dallas Wings officially named Jose Fernandez as their new head coach on Monday. Fernandez, 53, takes his first WNBA position after coaching at South Florida for the past 25 seasons.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 23

Dallas Wings shock WNBA with surprising new head coach hire

The Dallas Wings are officially starting their new era after firing head coach Chris Koclanes despite just one year at the helm. The organization realizes the talent they have in Paige Bueckers, and want to make sure they're capitalizing on that opportunity as much as possible.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 23

Insider admits Dallas Wings firing head coach was a surprise

The Dallas Wings are looking for their third head coach in as many seasons after firing Chris Koclanes earlier this offseason. It isn't common for teams to fire a head coach after just one year, prompting The Athletic insider Ben Pickman to be surprised about the move.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 22

Dallas Wings need to pivot after head coach candidate accepts other job

The Dallas Wings are looking for their next head coach after firing Chris Koclanes just one season into his tenure with the team. Among the potential replacements for Koclanes was former New York Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello, but she is no longer in consideration after accepting a job with the expansion Toronto Tempo.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 17

Dallas Wings linked to two college coaches for head coach opening

The Dallas Wings are in the middle of a head coaching search after dismissing Chris Koclanes, who was only given one year to lead the Wings. And that one year was a bad one, as the Wings went just 10-34, finished tied for the worst record in the WNBA despite Paige Bueckers making an All-WNBA Second Team after a historic season.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / October 8

Dallas Wings have one preference in mind for next head coach

The Dallas Wings recently just made the correct decision to fire head coach Chris Koclanes after a 10-34 season in which he was constantly criticized by fans and the media, players seemed to be confused at a lot of his play calls, and the team didn't succeed despite a superstar in Paige Bueckers and another All-Star in Arike Ogunbowale.

Dallas Wings News / EssentiallySports / October 2

Who’s Next in Line to Coach Paige Bueckers After Wings Fired Chris Koclanes?

With a statement from their General Manager, Curt Miller, the Dallas Wings have confirmed one of the biggest open secrets in the WNBA. Head Coach Chris Koclanes has been relieved of his duties after a dismal 10-34 season.

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Dallas Wings News / Field Level Media / September 30

Wings part with coach Chris Koclanes

The Dallas Wings are in the market for a new head coach after parting with Chris Koclanes on Tuesday. Koclanes, 35, was hired ahead of the 2025 season after spending one and a half years as an assistant coach at Southern California.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 23

Dallas Wings stun WNBA with shocking coaching decision before 2026 season

The Dallas Wings have already made their first big move this offseason. And it's a rather surprising one. Despite finishing tied for the league's worst record, the Wings have reportedly opted not to fire coach Chris Koclanes and will remain at the helm next season.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 12, 2025

Wings’ Aziaha James explains how Chris Koclanes ‘helped’ her in 2025

The Dallas Wings’ season is officially over, and though the record may tell one story, the players had good things to say about the year. One of those players is Aziaha, who spoke highly of head coach Chris Koclanes and what he did for her during her rookie season to help her blossom.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Wings on SI / September 11, 2025

Dallas Wings could be fired after season finale vs. Phoenix Mercury

Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes could be coaching his final game for the franchise in the season finale at home against the Phoenix Mercury. The first-year head coach has accrued the worst record in the WNBA this season while showing signs of struggles throughout the season.

Dallas Wings News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 8, 2025

The Dallas Wings have a head coaching conundrum, so what’s the solution?

The Dallas Wings have endured a difficult season to say the least. With just one game remaining on their regular season schedule, Dallas holds a league-worst 9-34 record.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / August 24, 2025

Wings Coach Calmly Calls Out WNBA Referees Over Paige Bueckers Treatment

The Dallas Wings fell to 9-29 on the 2025 WNBA season after their 90-81 loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. This marks the fifth consecutive game that Dallas has lost, and it have come up short in 10 of their past 11 contests overall.

WNBA News / Field Level Media / August 7, 2025

Wings hopeful Paige Bueckers can return for Liberty showdown

Paige Bueckers has made progress from a back injury.

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WNBA News / Field Level Media / July 27, 2025

Aces explode for 106 points in win over Paige Bueckers-less Wings

Jackie Young scored 24 points, five teammates scored in double figures and the Las Vegas Aces had a season-high point total in a 106-80 victory against the Dallas Wings on Sunday afternoon in Arlington.

Dallas Wings News / Athlon Sports / July 15, 2025

Paige Bueckers, Chris Koclanes Split on Arike Ogunbowale’s Return in Loss to Fever

The Dallas Wings fell 102-83 to the Indiana Fever on Sunday in a highly anticipated matchup featuring the league’s two most recent No. 1 picks—WNBA superstars Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / July 6, 2025

'Finding Our Identity': Dallas Wings Hit Stride as Rookies Emerge, Frontcourt Builds, and Identity Takes Hold

The Dallas Wings are building some continuity for the first time in weeks. After opening the season with heavy frontcourt instability and limited guard depth, Saturday’s practice gave head coach Chris Koclanes something to work with — structure.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 28, 2025

'Extremely Cautious': Chris Koclanes Shares Injury Updates on Paige Bueckers, DiJonai Carrington

One day after Paige Bueckers played nearly 37 minutes, scoring 27 points with six assists in a 94–86 loss to the Indiana Fever at American Airlines Center, she was ruled out against the Washington Mystics due to a right knee injury.

Dallas Wings News / Dallas Hoops Journal / June 11, 2025

'When My Number’s Called': JJ Quinerly Embraces Expanded Role as Dallas Wings Adjust Without Tyasha Harris

The Dallas Wings’ point guard rotation is taking on a new look. With veteran Tyasha Harris ruled out for the rest of the season after undergoing left knee surgery, rookie guard JJ Quinerly is now being relied on to help stabilize the position behind starter Paige Bueckers.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 11, 2025

Wings Coach Agrees With Fan Criticism During 1-9 Season Start

The Dallas Wings have been the WNBA's worst team to this point in the season, which is proven by their league-worst 1-9 record through 10 games. While

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / June 7, 2025

Wings Coach Assesses Brutal WNBA Start With Blunt 1-Word Message

The Dallas Wings have not been good to start the 2025 WNBA regular season. After their June 6 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks, Dallas now holds a 1-8 record and is in the midst of a four-game losing streak.

Dallas Wings News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / May 24, 2025

Dallas Wings Fans Slam Coach Chris Koclanes Amid Winless Start

The Dallas Wings fell to 0-4 on the 2025 WNBA season on Saturday, after they were defeated at home by the Atlanta Dream on Saturday. Nobody expected the Wings to compete for a WNBA championship this season, especially after going 9-31 one year ago and losing two of their three best players (Satou Sabally and Natasha Howard) from their 2024 roster.