The Dallas Wings were flat-out rough in 2024 and 2025, but man, what a difference a year makes when you’ve got Paige Bueckers leading the charge. In 2026, Bueckers helped transform the team almost overnight, driving them back to the playoffs after three seasons away with an aggressive roster reshape. Now, for 2027, the expectations are soaring, and Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus just dropped a trade idea that could launch them into the “championship contenders” tier.
The Dallas Come-Up and What’s Next
Remember the 2024 and 2025 Wings? Yeah, not exactly highlight reels, right? But then came 2026, and suddenly, fueled by the brilliant Paige Bueckers, Dallas pulled off an insane turnaround. They went from being one of the WNBA’s worst to playoff-bound, thanks to some smart moves in free agency and the draft. It was a complete roster reshape. Now, for next season, 2027, everyone’s got their eyes on Bueckers for a playoff breakthrough. But to genuinely go from good to “championship contenders,” the Wings know they need that extra spark. That’s exactly what Pincus’s wild three-team trade proposal aims to deliver.
Breaking Down the Blockbuster Trade Talk
This isn’t just a two-team swap; we’re talking about a four-player, three-team deal that pulls in the last four WNBA champions: the New York Liberty and the Las Vegas Aces. So, how’s it shake out? The Wings would reportedly send their 2025 Defensive Player of the Year, Alanna Smith, to the Liberty. In return, Dallas would snag the versatile forward Leonie Fiebich from New York. Meanwhile, the Aces would get the oft-injured All-Star Satou Sabally from the Liberty, and Las Vegas would then re-route the rookie Janiah Barker to New York to complete the whole thing. It’s complex, but if it means a championship for Dallas, who cares?
Why Fiebich Is the Missing Piece for Dallas
Why would the Liberty even consider letting Fiebich go, especially with her still on a rookie contract? Well, New York just missed the Finals, and they’re staring down a cap crunch this offseason. Fiebich’s extension could reportedly hit almost $1 million per year, which might just be a problem the Liberty want another team, like Dallas, to solve. And if that happens, it’s a massive win for Bueckers and the Wings. Fiebich isn’t just an “upgrade;” she’s a genuine disruptor for the defense with her size and length. We’re talking individual defensive ratings of 100 in 2024 and 106 in 2025. Plus, this Germany star is an absolute sharpshooter, one of the WNBA’s top three-point threats, hitting 41 percent or higher in all three of her seasons in North America. You don’t just find that kind of talent every day.
This isn’t just a fantasy trade; this is a blueprint for the Wings to jump into serious contention. If this move, or something like it, goes down, Dallas isn’t just aiming for a playoff berth; they’re coming for the whole thing in 2027. Get ready, WNBA, because the Wings are about to get real spicy.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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