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Phoenix Mercury shouldn't resist tempting JJ Quinerly possibility After being waived by the Dallas Wings, JJ Quinerly is searching for a new home, and the Phoenix Mercury could be the perfect fit.

6 DAYS AGO • HIGHPOSTHOOPS.COM

Waived by Wings Quinerly was waived by Dallas, the team announced Sunday.

Impact Quinerly, the No. 27 overall pick in 2025, showed promise as a rookie before her season ended abruptly due to a left-knee injury. However, despite being cleared to return over a month ago after undergoing offseason knee surgery, the 23-year-old hasn't been productive, averaging only 1.0 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.5 blocks across 6.0 minutes in two regular-season appearances in 2026.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Scoreless in 10 minutes Quinerly closed with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one block across 10 minutes during Tuesday's 100-76 loss to Minnesota.

Impact This was Quinerly's season debut after she previously battled a knee issue. She had a modest role for the Wings in 2025, averaging 6.5 points, 2.3 assists and 1.9 rebounds in 15.9 minutes per contest.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Quinerly (knee) isn't listed on the Wings' injury report for Sunday's preseason game against the Aces.

Impact Quinerly underwent left knee surgery in October and is set to return to action in Dallas' preseason finale. Over 34 regular-season appearances (13 starts) last season, she averaged 6.5 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 15.9 minutes per tilt.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Quinerly (knee) is out for Thursday's preseason game against the Fever.

Impact Quinerly is coming off left knee surgery in October, so it's possible the Wings are holding her out for precautionary reasons. Her next chance to see exhibition reps arrives Sunday against the Aces.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Key Dallas Wings rookie undergoes offseason surgery After a solid rookie season, surgery will be needed before the 2026 season for JJ Quinerly.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • SI.COM

Undergoes successful knee surgery Quinerly underwent successful surgery Thursday to repair the meniscus in her left knee, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Quinerly is expected to make a full recovery ahead of the 2026 season. The rookie guard closed the regular season with averages of 6.5 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 15.9 minutes per game over 34 appearances. Quinerly will be looking to take another step forward next year.

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dallas faces Phoenix on home skid

Dallas will aim to break its eight-game home skid when the Wings play Phoenix

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Los Angeles hosts Dallas after Bueckers' 27-point game

Dallas plays the Los Angeles Sparks after Paige Bueckers scored 27 points in the Wings' 84-80 loss to the Golden State Valkyries

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Golden State faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight win

Golden State faces Dallas looking to extend its four-game win streak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

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

Connecticut visits Dallas after Lacan's 22-point game

Connecticut visits the Dallas Wings after Leila Lacan scored 22 points in the Sun's 81-79 loss to the New York Liberty

AUGUST 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't return in 2025 Quinerly suffered a sprained ACL in her left knee and will miss the remainder of the 2025 campaign, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Quinerly sustained the injury in Wednesday's loss to the Sparks and will now focus on her recovery ahead of the 2026 campaign. The West Virginia product started 13 of her 34 regular-season appearances and will finish the season with averages of 6.5 points, 2.3 assists, 1.9 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 0.6 three-pointers across 15.9 minutes per game, shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from beyond the arc.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out for Sunday Quinerly (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Golden State.

Impact Quinerly will miss her second consecutive game due to a left knee injury, which she sustained in Wednesday's loss to the Sparks. Her next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Sun. Aziaha James (ankle), Grace Berger and Haley Jones are candidates for an uptick in playing time with Arike Ogunbowale (knee) and Quinerly sidelined.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Quinerly (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Storm, Joey Mistretta of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Quinerly exited Wednesday's matchup with the Sparks due to a left knee injury and will be held out Friday. The rookie's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Valkyries, while Aziaha James could see an expanded role off the bench with Quinerly sidelined.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Wednesday Quinerly (leg) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Sparks, Grant Afseth of Dallas Hoops Journal reports.

Impact Quiinerly sustained the injury during the fourth quarter and couldn't put any weight on her left leg, so it's not surprising to see her ruled out the rest of the way. She'll finish the contest with five points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 18 minutes. Grace Berger and Aziaha James could see an uptick in minutes with Quinerly sidelined. Her next chance to play will come Friday against the Storm.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent leg injury Quinerly was helped off the court and into the locker room during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game against the Sparks with what appeared to be a left leg injury, independent...

Impact Quinerly couldn't put any weight on her left leg after sustaining the injury and required assistance while heading back to the locker room. Considering how little time is left in the contest, it wouldn't be surprising to see Quinerly be held out the rest of the way. While she's idle, Grace Berger and Aziaha James could see a slight uptick in minutes.

AUGUST 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Just misses double-double Quinerly provided 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt), two rebounds, nine assists and three steals over 30 minutes during Friday's 97-96 loss to the Sparks.

Impact Quinerly fell short of a double-double by an assist. She was extremely efficient from behind the three-point line, and Quinerly has at least two steals in back-to-back games. Quinerly is averaging 8.3 points and 2.0 three-pointers per game in the past three appearances.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plum scores 28, Sparks withstand Wings' late run to win 97-96 as Bueckers misses potential winner

Kelsey Plum scored 28 points, Dearica Hamby had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Sparks held on to beat the Dallas Wings 97-96 on Friday night after Paige Bueckers mi...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Plum leads Los Angeles against Dallas after 26-point game

Los Angeles visits the Dallas Wings after Kelsey Plum scored 26 points in the Sparks' 105-97 loss to the New York Liberty

AUGUST 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Sees 20 minutes in win Quinerly racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), two rebounds and two steals across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 81-80 win over the Fever.

Impact The Wings got a big bump from their second unit Tuesday, resulting in more minutes for Quinerly, Li Yueru and Myisha Hines-Allen. Quinerly hasn't generated much fantasy appeal this season, posting averages of 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 0.8 steals in 15.1 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Benched in second half Quinerly racked up two points (1-1 FG) in six minutes during Tuesday's 85-76 loss to the Liberty.

Impact Quinerly made the start, but she played just six minutes. In the second half, Grace Berger started in place of Quinerly, and Berger racked up 21 minutes. It's likely Berger supplants Quinerly in the starting lineup going forward.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Dallas faces Phoenix on home skid

Los Angeles hosts Dallas after Bueckers' 27-point game

Golden State faces Dallas, looks for 5th straight win

Minnesota hosts Dallas after Siegrist's 23-point showing

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

James leads Dallas against Atlanta after 22-point performance

Connecticut visits Dallas after Lacan's 22-point game

Plum scores 28, Sparks withstand Wings' late run to win 97-96 as Bueckers misses potential winner

Plum leads Los Angeles against Dallas after 26-point game