The Dallas Wings are sending a clear message they’re done with losing seasons, and their latest move for a 3x WNBA champion is a calculated play to add veteran grit to their young, explosive roster. If their recent moves are anything to go by, they’re not just fixing the cracks in their empire; they’re rebuilding the entire foundation.

In a move that has everyone talking, the franchise has agreed to a one-year deal with 3x-WNBA champion Alysha Clark, bringing in one of the most experienced and decorated veterans in the league. But this move comes with its fair share of question marks as well.

If you look at Clark’s stats from last season, her numbers aren’t that attractive. She averaged 3.9 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. So why would any franchise want a player that doesn’t light up the scoreboard? The answer to that question is her impact has never been about scoring. It’s about defensive toughness, versatility, and most importantly, leadership.

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Alysha Clark has been in the WNBA since 2010, and in those years, she has built a level of experience that the rapidly reshaped Wings roster simply didn’t have. So for a team building their future around young stars and high-powered guards, that kind of presence matters.

Now, if you’re wondering what this kind of experience really looks like, her résumé might help.

At 38, Clark:

• won three WNBA championships.
• was named to the WNBA’s All-Defensive second team in 2019.
• made an All-Defensive first team appearance in 2020.
• won the league’s Sixth Player of the Year award in 2023.

That’s exactly the kind of pedigree the Wings are banking on as they reshape their roster.

Dallas Wings build a balanced core as Alysha Clark complements a star-studded backcourt

With a one-year deal, Alysha Clark will walk into a locker room headlined by Arike Ogunbowale and a new-look backcourt that could make them a serious championship contender in the upcoming season.

Just a day before her signing, Dallas made waves by selecting Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft. That move has reunited Fudd with her former UConn teammate Paige Bueckers.

On paper, they have an explosive and high-scoring trio with Fudd, Bueckers, and Ogunbowale, but every high-octane lineup needs balance and someone to lead them. That’s where Alysha Clark perfectly fits in.

“Our goal during this offseason was adding additional veteran leadership to our locker room,” Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Curt Miller said in a statement as per WFAA. “AC is a respected veteran in this league and brings versatility to our roster… She has many of the intangibles we were looking for.”

Even though Clark won’t be the one putting up big numbers every night, her role will revolve around defending the best perimeter players, spacing the floor, and bringing a level of composure that only comes with over a decade in the league.

But securing Clark has not been the only move Dallas has made in this free agency.

The Wings have gone all-in and added Alanna Smith on a three-year max deal, while bringing in Jessica Shepard to strengthen their frontcourt.

Individually, each of these moves fulfills a need of the Wings. Smith, as one of the most impactful two-way players in the league, brings defensive prowess and elite scoring. In a very strategic move, Shepard joins the team as one of the league’s most effective forwards. But together, they tell a much bigger story.