Dallas Wings Sign 3-Time WNBA Champion After Drafting Azzi Fudd

The Wings add veteran leadership and championship experience to their young, talented roster.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:55am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the dynamic movement and energy of a WNBA basketball game, with overlapping shapes and planes in a bold color scheme representing the Wings' roster transformation.The Dallas Wings' roster overhaul, including the addition of veteran Alysha Clark, positions the team for a potential WNBA title run.Dallas Today

The Dallas Wings have signed three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark to a one-year deal, just one day after drafting UConn star Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick. Clark, an All-Defensive first team selection and former Sixth Player of the Year, will bring valuable experience and a winning pedigree to the Wings' surging roster, which already features young stars like Paige Bueckers and Arike Ogunbowale.

Why it matters

The Wings are looking to end their two-season playoff drought and become a serious contender in the WNBA. Adding an experienced, championship-winning veteran like Clark to complement their young core of Bueckers, Ogunbowale, and now Fudd, gives the team a strong foundation to make a deep playoff run.

The details

Clark, who split last season between the Seattle Storm and Washington Mystics, averaged 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in 42 contests. She will provide the Wings with a stable, veteran presence and a track record of winning, having won three WNBA titles over her career.

  • The Dallas Wings drafted Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick on Monday, April 14, 2026.
  • The Wings signed Alysha Clark to a one-year deal on Tuesday, April 15, 2026, the day after drafting Fudd.

The players

Alysha Clark

A three-time WNBA champion and former Sixth Player of the Year, Clark is an experienced veteran who will bring championship pedigree and defensive prowess to the Dallas Wings.

Paige Bueckers

The 2025 No. 1 overall pick, Bueckers led the Wings in scoring last season, averaging 19.2 points per game.

Arike Ogunbowale

The star guard for the Dallas Wings, Ogunbowale re-signed with the team on a multi-year deal and averaged 18.5 points per game last season.

Azzi Fudd

The UConn standout was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings on Monday, coming off a season in which she averaged 17.3 points, 3.1 assists, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.5 steals per game.

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What they’re saying

“Clark brings experience and championship pedigree to a surging Wings franchise that had a productive free agency and now boasts the last two No. 1 overall picks.”

— Alexa Philippou, Reporter

What’s next

The Wings will look to integrate Clark into their lineup and continue building chemistry with their young core of Bueckers, Ogunbowale, and Fudd as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA season and aim to end their playoff drought.

The takeaway

The Dallas Wings have made a series of savvy moves this offseason, drafting Azzi Fudd No. 1 overall and now signing three-time WNBA champion Alysha Clark, to build a roster capable of competing for a championship. The combination of young talent and veteran leadership gives the Wings a strong foundation to make a deep playoff push.