Arike Ogunbowale - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

Top Dallas Wings free agent unsure on WNBA free agency plans Arike Ogunbowale is waiting on one thing before she starts making plans for next season.

DECEMBER 18 • SI.COM

Arike Ogunbowale is unsure about recruiting with Paige Bueckers to bring new talent to the Wings | Sporting News Ogunbowale is keeping it under wraps.

DECEMBER 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

New Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez embraces move to coach Paige Bueckers and her WNBA team

One of the biggest adjustments right now for new Dallas Wings coach Jose Fernandez is not being in the gym for games at this time of year

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 in Unrivaled draft, joins The Breeze

Paige Bueckers was a No. 1 pick for the second time this year, going first to The Breeze in Unrivaled’s draft

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Arike Ogunbowale's college coach is big fan of Wings' new head coach The hiring of Jose Fernandez continues to draw rave reviews across women's basketball.

OCTOBER 30 • SI.COM

Dallas Wings fire coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in Paige Bueckers' rookie season

The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season

SEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Arike Ogunbowale Had Obvious One-Word Reaction to Teammate Paige Bueckers Winning ROTY In Ogunbowale's opinion, it was inevitable.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

Missing season finale Ogunbowale (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's regular-season finale against the Mercury, freelance Mercury writer Jeff Metcalfe reports.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss a 12th straight game due to right knee tendinitis. She was diagnosed with the injury Aug. 19 and wasn't given a clear timeline for return, with the team stating that she'd be evaluated in "the coming weeks." With Dallas being eliminated from playoff contention weeks ago, Ogunbowale's absence Thursday means her 2025 season is over. The 28-year-old took a step back in offensive production with Paige Bueckers on the team, submitting career lows in points (15.5) and field goal attempts (13.9). The lowered volume didn't help her efficiency, as she posted 36/30/93 shooting splits. She'll be an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Allemand scores 21, Burrell sparks late run; Sparks beat Wings 91-77, remain alive in playoff hunt

Julie Allemand had a career-high 21 points, Rae Burrell scored 11 of her 13 in a 16-0 run to open the fourth quarter and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 91-77 on Sunda...

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Siegrist's 23-point showing

Dallas visits the Minnesota Lynx after Maddy Siegrist scored 23 points in the Wings' 100-78 loss to the Atlanta Dream

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Short-handed Dallas Wings fall to Atlanta Dream 100-78

The Dallas Wings had to get some emergency relief to have enough players to play against the Atlanta Dream on Friday night

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Leila Lacan scores 22 and Connecticut posts 101-95 win over Wings, playing without Bueckers

Leila Lacan had 22 points, Marina Mabrey scored 18 points, including two key free throws with 16.6 seconds left, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Dallas Wings 101-95 for their high...

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Burton has 25 points, 13 assists and 4 blocks as Valkyries deal Wings their 5th straight loss

Veronica Burton had 25 points, 13 assists and a career-high four blocks and the Golden State Valkyries beat Dallas 90-81, sending the Wings to their fifth straight loss

AUGUST 24 • Associated Press

Wings face the Valkyries on 4-game losing streak

Dallas aims to stop its four-game slide when the Dallas Wings play Golden State

AUGUST 23 • Associated Press

Seattle visits Dallas following Bueckers' 44-point performance

Dallas hosts the Seattle Storm after Paige Bueckers scored 44 points in the Dallas Wings' 81-80 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Paige Bueckers scores 44 points, sets WNBA rookie record in Dallas Wings' loss

Paige Bueckers put together not just one of the best shooting performances by a WNBA rookie, but one of the best performances ever by any player

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Latest Arike Ogunbowale injury news has Dallas Wings fans hurting The Dallas Wings suffered two tough injuries this week.

AUGUST 20 • SI.COM

Multi-week absence upcoming Ogunbowale (knee) has been diagnosed with tendinitis in her knee and will be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

Impact Ogunbowale missed Tuesday's practice and has since been diagnosed with tendinitis in her right knee. It's a tough blow for the Wings' star guard, who's enduring one of her most underwhelming campaigns, averaging a career-low 15.5 points along with 4.1 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 36.4 percent from the field and 30.4 percent from deep across 29 games. No formal return timeline has been set, though the team noted she'll be reevaluated in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Wings center Li Yueru is out for the season after spraining a knee ligament

Dallas Wings center Li Yueru will miss the rest of the season after spraining the ACL in her left knee against the Los Angeles Sparks last week

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Misses Tuesday's practice Ogunbowale (knee) didn't practice Tuesday, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Ogunbowale has been sidelined for Dallas' past three games with a knee injury, and her absence from Tuesday's session doesn't bode well for her chances of returning for Wednesday's meeting with the Sparks. The Wings would likely continue to lean on Paige Bueckers to dominate the ball-handling duties if Ogunbowale remains out for Wednesday, and more playing time would remain available for JJ Quinerly and Haley Jones in this case.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

A'ja Wilson scores 34 and Aces hit 18 3-pointers in a 106-87 win over the Wings 106-87

A’ja Wilson scored 34 points, Chelsea Gray added 10 points and a career-high tying 14 assists and the Las Vegas Aces tied their season-high with 18 3-pointers in a 106-87 win over...

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Ogunbowale (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss her third consecutive game due to a right knee injury, and the star guard's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Sparks. Maddy Siegrist, JJ Quinerly and Aziaha James (foot) are all candidates for a bump in minutes due to Ogunbowale being sidelined.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Las Vegas hosts Dallas after Wilson's 30-point game

Las Vegas faces the Dallas Wings after A'ja Wilson scored 30 points in the Las Vegas Aces' 86-83 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Los Angeles Ogunbowale (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Sparks.

Impact Ogunbowale will miss a second straight game due to a right knee issue. Dallas' backcourt is pretty banged up, with Paige Bueckers (back) and Aziaha James (foot) also dealing with injuries, but will likely play, as they are both listed as probable. The team will likely turn to Grace Berger and JJ Quinerly to help pick up the slack.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Ogunbowale (knee) did not practice on Thursday, Myah Taylor reports.

Impact After missing Tuesday's game against the Fever, it appears Ogunbowale is in danger of missing Friday's game against the Sparks. More clarity is expected once the Wings release their official injury report. If Ogunbowale can't play, the Wings are likely to use a committee approach to soak up her minutes.