Veteran WNBA Star Alysha Clark Signs with Dallas Wings

The 38-year-old forward joins her third WNBA team after winning titles with Seattle and Las Vegas.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:25am

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Alysha Clark, a 38-year-old WNBA veteran, has signed a free agent contract with the Dallas Wings. Clark, who was the league's oldest active player, previously won championships with the Seattle Storm in 2018 and 2020, and the Las Vegas Aces in 2023, when she was also named the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year.

Why it matters

Clark's signing with the Wings adds veteran leadership and championship experience to a young Dallas team that is looking to make a deep playoff run. As one of the league's top defensive players, Clark's presence could help the Wings improve on the defensive end and challenge for a title.

The details

The terms of Clark's contract with the Wings were not disclosed, but her agent confirmed it is a one-year deal. Clark has played in the WNBA since 2010, spending the majority of her career with the Seattle Storm from 2012 to 2020 and 2025. She also had stints with the Washington Mystics in 2022 and 2025, and the Las Vegas Aces in 2023 and 2024.

  • Clark agreed to the free agent deal with the Dallas Wings on Tuesday, April 15, 2026.

The players

Alysha Clark

A 38-year-old forward who is the WNBA's oldest active player. She has won championships with the Seattle Storm and Las Vegas Aces, and was named the WNBA's Sixth Player of the Year in 2023.

Dallas Wings

A WNBA franchise based in Arlington, Texas that is looking to build on its young core and make a deep playoff run.

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What they’re saying

“Alysha Clark's veteran leadership and championship experience will be a huge asset for our team as we look to compete for a title.”

— Wings General Manager

What’s next

The Wings will look to integrate Clark into their lineup and rotation as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA season, with the goal of making a deep playoff run and competing for the championship.

The takeaway

Clark's signing with the Dallas Wings adds a proven winner and defensive standout to a young team on the rise, giving them a veteran presence as they aim to contend for their first WNBA title.