Dallas Wings Add Ex-No. 2 Overall Pick to Join Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers

Veteran guard Odyssey Sims signs one-year deal with Dallas Wings

Apr. 16, 2026 at 3:23am

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The Dallas Wings have added veteran WNBA guard Odyssey Sims on a one-year contract. Sims was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft and has made an All-Star team and All-WNBA Team during her 12-year career. She will join a talented Wings roster that includes rising stars Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers.

Why it matters

The addition of Sims gives the Wings even more firepower and experience as they look to build on their playoff appearance last season. Sims' veteran leadership and two-way play will be valuable for a young Wings team with championship aspirations.

The details

Sims was originally drafted by the Tulsa Shock (now the Dallas Wings) with the No. 2 overall pick in 2014 and was named to the All-Rookie Team that season. Over her 12-year WNBA career, she has been selected to the All-Star team once and the All-WNBA Second Team once. Sims will now join a talented Wings roster that includes rising stars Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers.

  • Sims was drafted No. 2 overall by the Tulsa Shock in 2014.
  • Sims has played 12 seasons in the WNBA.

The players

Odyssey Sims

A 12-year WNBA veteran who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2014 WNBA Draft and has made an All-Star team and All-WNBA Team during her career.

Azzi Fudd

A rising star for the Dallas Wings who was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 WNBA Draft.

Paige Bueckers

A highly touted rookie for the Dallas Wings who was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

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What they’re saying

“Breaking: 2014 No. 2 overall pick Odyssey Sims has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Dallas Wings, her agent, Harrison Gaines, Esq. of SLASH Sports, tells ESPN”

— Harrison Gaines, Odyssey Sims' agent

The takeaway

The addition of veteran guard Odyssey Sims gives the Dallas Wings even more talent and experience as they look to build on their playoff appearance last season and compete for a WNBA championship.