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Ogunbowale and Shepard lead Wings over Fever 91-85 on off shooting night for Bueckers and Clark

Arike Ogunbowale scored a season-high 32 points, Jessica Shepard added a career-best 26 and the Dallas Wings beat Indiana 91-85, ending the Fever’s five-game winning streak

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Sliding to second unit Sims won't start Monday's game against the Valkyries.

Impact Alysha Clark will enter the starting five Monday, pushing Sims back to the second unit. The veteran guard has averaged 2.4 points and 1.8 assists in 12.8 minutes per contest over five outings off the bench since the All-Star break.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 11 points in loss Sims finished Friday's 98-87 loss to the Fever with 11 points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 23 minutes.

Impact Sims joined Paige Bueckers (29 points) and Arike Ogunbowale (20 points) as the only Wings players to score in double digits during Friday's loss. Sims has started in each of Dallas' last three games, during which she has averaged 12.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.0 steals over 28.2 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

McBride hits WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores 43 as Lynx beat Wings 103-90

Kayla McBride made a WNBA-record 10 3-pointers and finished with a career-high 43 points as the Minnesota Lynx beat the Dallas Wings 103-90 and became the first team to clinch a sp...

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Starting Sunday Sims is in the Wings' starting lineup against the Lynx on Sunday.

Impact Sims will make her ninth start of the season while Aziaha James reverts to a bench role for Sunday's matinee. Sims' last start took place July 20 against the Liberty, when she played 21 minutes and logged five points, two rebounds and one assist in a 99-98 loss.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes with only three points Sims registered three points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists across 24 minutes during Friday's 94-76 loss to Golden State.

Impact Sims led the bench in minutes, though she was still the lowest-scoring reserve. The 34-year-old, who last scored in double figures in the 86-69 loss to Atlanta on May 22, is having one of her most unproductive seasons since entering the WNBA in 2014. In 23 regular-season appearances during the 2026 campaign, Sims is now averaging 4.7 points and a career-low 2.1 assists over 14.2 minutes per contest.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Sims amassed nine points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals across 20 minutes during Sunday's 83-63 victory over Connecticut.

Impact Sims played single-digit minutes in each of her last three appearances, but she saw an uptick in playing time during Sunday's comfortable win and contributed in multiple areas. Across 11 appearances since the start of July, she's averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 assists in 11.0 minutes per game.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Sims is not listed in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Portland, WNBA contributor Grant Afseth reports.

Impact Sims started in Monday's 99-98 loss to the Liberty. However, with Paige Bueckers (rest) available, Sims will move back to the bench.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Sims is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Liberty.

Impact Sims will move into the starting lineup in place of Paige Bueckers (soreness). This will be Sims' eighth start of the campaign, but her first since May 24. In the seven previous starts, she averaged 8.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.0 steals per game while shooting 41.7 percent from beyond the arc.

JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 11 minutes off bench Sims notched eight points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and one rebound over 11 minutes during Tuesday's 88-77 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Sims continues to be used sparingly off the Dallas bench. Across 13 games this season, Sims is averaging 15.5 minutes with 5.5 points and 2.4 assists per game.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Thursday Sims (ankle) will play Thursday against the Sun.

Impact Sims was added to the injury report as probable leading up to tipoff, so this was the expected outcome. She'll be available to see her first game action since June 5 after missing time with an ankle injury. Sims is averaging 6.0 points and 2.7 assists in 17.0 minutes over 10 games so far this season.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Thursday Sims (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Sun.

Impact Sims is expected to return from a nine-game absence with an ankle injury Thursday. She played single-digit minutes in three of her prior four appearances before going down, rendering it difficult to gauge how much playing time Sims will see when she returns to action.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Sims (ankle) won't play Sunday versus the Lynx.

Impact Sims continues to get ruled out 24 hours in advance of tipoff, indicating she hasn't made much progress. Sims should be viewed on a week-to-week basis moving forward.

JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Monday Sims (ankle) is listed as out for Monday's game against the Storm.

Impact Sims hasn't played since the 104-96 loss to the Sparks on June 5. While Sims remains sidelined, Aziaha James should continue to see more minutes.

JUNE 21 • ROTOWIRE

Without timetable for return Sims (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Fire.

Impact Sims exited last Friday's win over the Sparks in a wheelchair and has been ruled out for a third consecutive contest due to a left ankle injury. She is without a clear timetable for a return and can be considered week-to-week until the Wings offer an update on her status.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Thursday Sims (ankle) is out for Thursday's game versus Phoenix.

Impact After exiting Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury, Sims is out for a second straight contest. Her next chance to play comes Saturday against Portland. Aziaha James should see a few extra minutes in the backcourt Thursday.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Sims (ankle) is out for Tuesday's game versus Minnesota.

Impact After exiting Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury, Sims needs to miss at least one contest. Her next chance to play comes Thursday against Phoenix. Alysha Clark and Aziaha James are candidates for increased playing time in the backcourt Tuesday.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Paige Bueckers' absurd assist total overcomes Odyssey Sims' nasty injury for Dallas Wings | Sporting News It was quite the night on the court for Paige.

JUNE 6 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Arike Ogunbowale's 30 points, Paige Bueckers' career-high 14 assists lead Wings past Sparks 104-96

Arike Ogunbowale scored 30 points and made six 3-pointers, Paige Bueckers had 18 points and a career-high 14 assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Los Angeles Sparks 104-96 for the...

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Sims won't return to Friday's game against the Sparks due to a left ankle injury.

Impact The extent of Sims' ankle injury isn't currently clear, but considering she needed a wheelchair to get to the locker room, she should be considered doubtful for Tuesday's game in Minnesota. Aziaha James and Alanna Smith will have the chance for some extended minutes while Sims is sidelined.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Sims required a wheelchair to get to the locker room during Friday's game against the Sparks, John W. Davis of Long Beach Press-Telegram reports.

Impact Sims appeared to suffer a severe leg injury, so for now, she should be considered doubtful to return. Aziaha James, Alanna Smith and Alysha Clark will help pick up the slack while Sims is out.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Muted effort in win Sims posted two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 79-56 victory over the Storm.

Impact Despite a sizable workload off the bench, Sims wasn't able to make a big impact offensively. Through nine games this season, she's averaging 6.7 points, 3.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.4 minutes per contest.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Thursday Sims won't start in Thursday's game versus Las Vegas, WNBA writer Dorothy J. Gentry reports.

Impact Sims started in all seven regular-season contests. However, with Azzi Fudd getting the start versus the Aces, Sims will head to the bench, although she could receive more minutes than the rest of the reserves.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs eight minutes in win Sims registered two assists over eight minutes during Sunday's 91-76 victory over the Liberty.

Impact Sims saw her lowest workload of the season and failed to attempt a shot during her time on the floor. She was coming off a 14-point game with five assists, so that alone may warrant a bit of patience from fantasy managers.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Productive on both ends Friday Sims finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals across 21 minutes in Friday's 86-69 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Sims scored 20 points in the Wings first game of the 2026 campaign. However, she struggled by combining for only 22 points in the four games ahead of Friday's loss. Although the 33-year-old got back on track offensively, her volatility on the scoring end may continue to be a trend throughout the remainder of the season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Ogunbowale and Shepard lead Wings over Fever 91-85 on off shooting night for Bueckers and Clark

McBride hits WNBA-record 10 3-pointers, scores 43 as Lynx beat Wings 103-90

Arike Ogunbowale's 30 points, Paige Bueckers' career-high 14 assists lead Wings past Sparks 104-96