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Ogunbowale and Bueckers hold off Clark's Fever as Wings win highly anticipated season opener 107-104

Arike Ogunbowale had 22 points, Paige Bueckers scored 20, and Caitlin Clark missed a deep 3 with a chance to send the game to overtime as the Dallas Wings beat the Indiana Fever 10...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday James (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Fever, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact James sustained a sprained ankle toward the tail end of the preseason, but she has been given the green light to play in Saturday's regular-season opener. She's looking to build off a solid 2025 campaign, when she averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 17.7 minutes across 38 regular-season games (eight starts).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday James (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game against the Fever.

Impact James was held out of practice Wednesday with a sprain, but it appears to be minor. She's coming off a 2025 rookie campaign in which she averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with sprained ankle James has a sprained ankle and was unable to practice Wednesday, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports.

Impact James' status for Saturday's opener against the Fever has yet to be determined, but Afseth notes that she has not been ruled out. During her rookie campaign in 2025, James averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Leads Dallas off bench James recorded 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 17 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 101-84 preseason win over Las...

Impact James was electric in a reserve role, leading all Dallas scorers despite playing limited minutes. The second-year wing was drafted fifth overall in 2025 and provides Dallas with a scoring punch off the bench. However, with the Wings' backcourt crowded by Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and eventually Arike Ogunbowale (ankle), James projects as a secondary option with sporadic production during the regular season.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

GAME RECAP: Las Vegas Aces Fall to Dallas Wings 101-84 in Preseason Exhibition AUSTIN, Texas (May 3, 2026) – The Las Vegas Aces fell behind early, were unable to close the gap and closed out its two-game preseason slate...

MAY 4 • WNBA.COM

Las Vegas Aces vs. Dallas Wings | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | May 3, 2026

MAY 4 • YOUTUBE

Well-rounded production in win James posted 17 points (5-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven rebounds, four steals and three assists in 31 minutes during Thursday's 95-80 preseason win over Indiana.

Impact James came off the bench Thursday, but she led the Wings in playing time and was a strong contributor in multiple areas. Despite not connecting on any of her shots from beyond the arc, she was perfect from the charity stripe and was one of three players to score in double figures for Dallas. She was also productive on the boards and in the assists column while leading the team in steals. James had an encouraging rookie season in 2025, averaging 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game, but she may not see as many opportunities for a consistent role in 2026 since the Wings brought back Arike Ogunbowale (not injury related) while drafting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick and signing Odyssey Sims.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Unrivaled championship game: Time, details, how to watch the title contest

The 3-on-3 league Unrivaled will have its championship game on Wednesday night with co-founder Breanna Stewart’s Mist squad facing Kelsey Plum’s Phantom BC team

MARCH 4 • Associated Press

Youngster quietly sent a strong message to Wings and every Unrivaled team Aziaha James was the only player from the development pool who competed in the 1-on-1 tournament.

FEBRUARY 12 • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Dallas Wings guard reflects on rookie season Dallas Wings rookie guard Aziaha James is excited about what she was able to accomplish in her first season in the WNBA. James, the No. 12 o...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Nears double-double off bench James ended with 20 points (9-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and two steals across 31 minutes during Thursday's 97-76 win over Phoenix.

Impact Although James came off the bench for a third consecutive game Thursday, she topped 30 minutes of playing time for just the seventh time this season, and she came within one rebound of posting her first double-double in 2025. The 22-year-old was selected by the Wings with the 12th overall pick in this year's draft, and she showcased some promise despite being overshadowed by fellow rookie Paige Bueckers for most of the season. James made 38 appearances (eight starts) and averaged 7.5 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game. While Bueckers will be back with the team in 2026, Arike Ogunbowale is slated to become an unrestricted free agent, and James could have an opportunity to compete for a larger role during her second professional season if Ogunbowale signs elsewhere.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers scores 24 and the Wings end their season with a 97-76 victory over the Mercury

Paige Bueckers had 24 points, Amy Okonkwo and Aziaha James each added 20 points off the bench and the Dallas Wings ended their season with a 97-76 victory over the Phoenix Mercury

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Not on injury report James (ankle) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Valkyries, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact After missing two straight games due to an ankle injury, James will make her return to the floor. The rookie guard has played in 35 games during the 2025 campaign, averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game, shooting 37.1 percent from the floor and 29 percent from beyond the arc.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return for Dallas James (ankle) is targeting a return to action this week, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact James has missed the past two games for Dallas, but it sounds like she could return for Thursday's game against the Valkyries. With so many injuries in Dallas, James could see a solid workload going forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Lynx James (ankle) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Lynx.

Impact James will unsurprisingly sit for a second straight contest after being deemed doubtful due to an ankle injury. Her next chance to see the floor comes Thursday in Golden State. Grace Berger will likely be needed to take on additional playmaking duties Monday, while Serena Sundell and Christyn Williams are options to see extra minutes for the Wings.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Monday James (ankle) is doubtful for Monday's game against the Lynx.

Impact James sat out Friday's matchup against the Dream with a right ankle injury and appears on track to miss a second straight contest. The guard has mostly come off the bench this season, starting eight of her 35 appearances while averaging 7.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 17.7 minutes per game.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Friday James (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Dream.

Impact As expected, James and Haley Jones (knee) have been downgraded from doubtful to out. However, Paige Bueckers (illness) will give it a go after being listed as questionable. With James and Jones sidelined, Myisha Hines-Allen and Diamond Miller are likely candidates to enter the starting lineup, while Serena Sundell and Christyn Williams should be part of the reserve rotation after recently joining the team.

AUGUST 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful for Friday James (ankle) is doubtful for Friday's game against the Dream.

Impact James departed Wednesday's 101-95 loss to the Sun with a right ankle injury, and she'll likely need to miss at least contest with the issue. Paige Bueckers (illness) would dominate the playmaking responsibilities if she's able to suit up, while Serena Sundell should see a rise in minutes Friday.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James leads Dallas against Atlanta after 22-point performance

Dallas faces the Atlanta Dream after Aziaha James scored 22 points in the Wings' 101-95 loss to the Connecticut Sun

AUGUST 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers injury late in loss James left Wednesday's 101-95 loss to Connecticut with an apparent ankle injury.

Impact James was subbed out for Diamond Miller with 6.3 seconds remaining in the contest and had to be helped back to the locker room without putting any weight on the ankle. James started Wednesday's contest and delivered a team-high 22 points (9-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) along with six assists, five rebounds and one steal across 33 minutes before exiting. She fell six points shy of tying her career high. Keep an eye out for a status update ahead of Friday's game against Atlanta.

AUGUST 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Making start Wednesday James is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Connecticut, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact James will make her eighth start of the campaign, supplanting Grace Berger in the first unit against the Sun. In her other seven starts, James averaged 12.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.0 assists across 28.1 minutes.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go James (ankle) is available for Sunday's game against Golden State, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact As expected, James has been upgraded from probable to available. With Arike Ogunbowale (knee) still sidelined and JJ Quinerly (knee) ruled out for the season, there are minutes available for James, who's averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 16.8 minutes over her last five appearances.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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