The Dallas Wings are not only going through a transition on the court, but also off it. With a new collective bargaining agreement reached and the season set to officially begin May 8, the Wings can now turn their focus to getting ready for the year ahead, which is star guard Paige Bueckers' sophomore WNBA season.
It's no secret that ensuring that players were paid their worth was a core aspect of the WNBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which was finally ratified earlier this week.
Recently, the WNBA announced its new collective bargaining agreement that will allow players to be paid much more than ever before. The decision following weeks of negotiations ended the threat of a lockout that could have impacted the upcoming 2026 WNBA season.
The Dallas Wings hold the first overall pick for the second year in a row, and with the draft now just 20 days away, speculation is running rampant for who they may end up taking.
The Dallas Wings will pick first overall in three weeks, looking to add another talented young player alongside star Paige Bueckers. They're hoping to turn the team around quickly after winning just 10 games last season, and the new CBA for the WNBA should provide plenty of opportunity to do so.
A red carpet was laid out on the grass, with roses lined along both sides of the path. "When It Comes to You" by Fridayy played softly in the background as Arike Ogunbowale and Lala Ronay stood together in a backyard setting.
Azzi Fudd is all set to lead the UConn Huskies to their second straight championship in her final season, a story similar to which we saw just last year in the Geno Auriemma-led side.
Last month, Paige Bueckers had expressed her strong feeling for a 30th WNBA season despite prolonged CBA negotiations between the players and the league.
The WNBA and its Players' Union finally reached an agreement on a new CBA early on Wednesday morning, setting in motion a massive pay bump for everyone across the league.
With the new CBA in place, the WNBA can actually talk about upcoming roster changes with excitement, not anticipation or hope. There are 24 days until the WNBA Draft, for which the Dallas Wings hold the first overall pick for the second year in a row.
The WNBA and its players' union have to come to an agreement on the new CBA, meaning there will be a 2026 season. With how long negotiations took, people doubted if the two sides would ever find a middle ground, but we now have tentative dates for expansion drafts, free agency, and more.
After a long negotiation process, there will be a 2026 WNBA season. The league and the players' union reached an agreement early on Wednesday morning, which puts everything just on pace to start on time for the season with some minor tweaks.
There is just one game remaining in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, meaning we have just one more chance to see Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers compete on the international stage until the World Cup officially tips off in September.
Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is going through her first experience with the Senior National Team for Team USA, as they play in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers.