The Dallas Wings are ready to fly higher this season. After two straight years of disappointment, the team has its eyes firmly set on a turnaround—starting with a winning record and a long-awaited return to the playoffs. And they've been making serious moves to make it happen.

The biggest change? A new head coach in Jose Fernandez, who has wasted no time setting the bar high. "You can't win a championship without getting to the playoffs, so that's number one," Fernandez said. With the level of preparation and roster upgrades already in place, anything less than a major leap forward would be a surprise.

Last season was a tough one for Wings fans. The team finished with a 10-34 record, tied for worst in the league. They went 7-15 at home and a brutal 3-19 on the road, missing the playoffs for the second year in a row. A 10-game losing streak late in the season summed up the frustration. Defensively, they allowed 88.0 points per game—ranking 12th out of 13 teams. Even with standout performances from Paige Bueckers, the offense could only manage a 9th-place finish.

But this offseason, the Wings didn't just tweak—they rebuilt. More than 10 players from the 2025 roster were traded, waived, or let go. In their place, seven new faces have arrived through free agency, a major trade, and the draft. The result is a fresh, hungry roster built around a clear goal: get back to the playoffs.

And with a UConn reunion brewing and a coach who demands results, the Wings are shaping up to be one of the most intriguing teams to watch this season. Whether you're stocking up on Wings gear or just looking for a team to root for, this is a squad worth keeping an eye on.