“The Wings also have the best odds to get the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row, and whoever they choose will bump Ogunbowale down to the third option,” Leite wrote. “Arike\u2019s play style prefers high-volume shooting \u2014 meaning she needs to make a ton of shots in order to score a lot of points. Bueckers is more efficient, and whether the Wings get someone like 6-foot-7 Lauren Betts or the sharpshooting Azzi Fudd in the draft, Arike won\u2019t have the ball in her hands as much as she needs.<\/p>\n
“This all leads fans to believe that Arike\u2019s tenure in Dallas may be coming to an end. If a team can assure her she will have the ball in her hands more often than not, it may be something Arike needs to consider.”<\/p>\n
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Aug 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale (24) reacts against the Washington Mystics during the second half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images \/ Chris Jones-Imagn Images<\/p>\n
READ MORE: Dallas Wings show investment into Paige Bueckers era with $48 million development<\/a><\/p>\n Although Ogunbowale is the biggest free agent for the Wings this offseason, she’s far from the only one. In fact, it may be easier to list who is actually under contract for next season. <\/p>\n Myisha Hines-Allen and Tyasha Harris are both unrestricted free agents, as is Ogunbowale. And then they have seven players who will be Exclusive Rights Free Agents: Li Yueru, Luisa Geiselsoder, Haley Jones, Grace Berger, Amy Okonkwo, Ajae Petty, and Christyn Williams. They had to sign a lot of players to hardship deals at the end of the season due to injuries, which is why they have so many free agents. <\/p>\n This will give them the opportunity to build around Bueckers as best possible, which starts with their high draft pick in 2026. The lottery won’t be held for a few more months, and it may even be longer than that, depending on the likely incoming lockout due to CBA negotiations. <\/p>\n