Overview
- Introduced Thursday, Fernandez said Bueckers will be used on and off the ball and stressed accountability, echoing Geno Auriemma’s advice on her reliability and coachability.
- Curt Miller said Dallas targeted an experienced, development-focused innovator with international ties and declared, “We found our guy.”
- The front office expects tough calls tied to a two-team expansion draft, a new CBA and widespread free agency, with plans to add veterans around a young core.
- Only five players are under contract for 2026 — Paige Bueckers, Aziaha James, JJ Quinerly, Maddy Siegrist and Diamond Miller — highlighting the scale of roster work ahead.
- Immediate steps include offseason scouting and planning, with Fernandez and Miller set to visit UConn on Nov. 16 as Dallas prepares for a high lottery pick in 2026.