Aziaha James - WNBA News, Rumors, & Updates

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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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

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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday James (ankle) is probable for Sunday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact James has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a right foot injury, though she's likely to play Sunday while dealing with a right ankle issue. The rookie still has yet to miss a game due to injury this season, and she could see a bump in minutes Sunday with Arike Ogunbowale (knee) and JJ Quinerly (knee) sidelined. Over her last five appearances, James has averaged 6.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 16.8 minutes per game.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

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

Plum banks in a shot at buzzer as the Sparks beat the Wings 81-80 to spoil Bueckers' 44-point night

Kelsey Plum banked in the winning shot just before the final buzzer and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the Dallas Wings 81-80 to spoil rookie Paige Bueckers’ career-high 44-point perf...

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Gets green light James (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Sparks, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact James was initially tabbed probable for the contest and, as expected, she'll suit up against LA. James has seen an expanded role in back-to-back games, averaging 9.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 20.5 minutes. She had played a total of 20 minutes in her previous three contests.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gets green light James (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Sparks, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Wednesday James (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Sparks.

Impact James has been a mainstay on the injury report of late due to a right foot issue, though she has yet to miss a game due to injury this season and is expected to suit up against Los Angeles. Over her last five appearances (one start), the rookie has averaged 4.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.0 steals across 12.2 minutes per game.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs season-high eight rebounds James contributed nine points (4-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 106-87 loss to the Aces.

Impact James established season high in rebounds, and her four assists matched four others for a team high Sunday. The rookie guard has averaged 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 14.3 minutes per game over 24 outings off the bench this season, so it might remain difficult for James to offer consistent fantasy value while Paige Bueckers is healthy.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Available Sunday James (foot) is available for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact James will shake off her probable tag due to a right foot issue and suit up against Las Vegas. Over her last five appearances (one start), the rookie has averaged 3.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 9.8 minutes per game. However, she could see an uptick in playing time Sunday due to Arike Ogunbowale (knee) being sidelined.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Sunday James (foot) is probable for Sunday's game against the Aces.

Impact James was also listed as probable ahead of Friday's loss to the Sparks, though she was ultimately upgraded to available and posted 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes. The rookie may see a bump in minutes if she's cleared to play Sunday due to Arike Ogunbowale (knee) being sidelined.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 10 points off bench James logged 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Friday's 97-96 loss to the Sparks.

Impact James (foot) was able to shake off an injury to play, and she was very effective from the field, hitting 83.3 percent (5-6 2PtFG) from inside the arc. It was the rookie's first game with at least 10 points since July 25 after averaging just 2.3 points per game in her previous four outings.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

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

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

James leads Dallas against Atlanta after 22-point performance

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

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

Plum banks in a shot at buzzer as the Sparks beat the Wings 81-80 to spoil Bueckers' 44-point night