DHJ Quick Take: Dallas Wings Injury Updates<\/p>\n
Measured Backcourt Progress: The Dallas Wings are taking a cautious approach with JJ Quinerly as she continues her recovery from major knee surgery. While Quinerly increased her on-court activity this week, the team is prioritizing her \u201cspeed ramp\u201d toward the May 9 opener over pushing it early.<\/p>\n
Veteran Stability: Lindsay Allen\u2019s probable status is a positive for Jose Fernandez. Her veteran presence is a mechanical necessity for a Wings backcourt currently navigating several absences due to overseas commitments.<\/p>\n
The Overseas Waiting Game: Core players like Arike Ogunbowale and Jessica Shepard remain sidelined as they return from overseas commitments, though Dulcy Fankam Mendjiadeu\u2018s availability provides a frontcourt option. <\/p>\n
Frontcourt Depth Test: With Rayah Marshall in concussion protocol and Awak Kuier still navigating immigration procedures following her overseas season, the Wings\u2018 frontcourt rotation will be tested early at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<\/p>\n
INDIANAPOLIS \u2014 The Dallas Wings<\/a> released their injury report Wednesday ahead of Thursday\u2019s preseason opener at the Indiana Fever, listing Lindsay Allen<\/a> as probable and ruling out six players, headlined by guard JJ Quinerly<\/a>.<\/p>\n The report aligns with what head coach Jose Fernandez indicated following Tuesday\u2019s practice, when he confirmed Allen and Quinerly had increased their activity but stopped short of guaranteeing either would suit up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.<\/p>\n Lindsay Allen Probable With Right Hamstring Designation<\/p>\n Allen carries a probable tag with a right hamstring designation, the lone player Dallas has not formally ruled out among its limited group. The veteran point guard ramped up her work in Tuesday\u2019s session, getting up and down the floor for the first extended stretch of camp.<\/p>\n \u201cYeah, they increased today. You saw they went up and down. We\u2019ll see what type of time they get on Thursday and Sunday,\u201d Fernandez said Tuesday<\/a>.<\/p>\n Her availability would give Dallas an experienced ball handler in a backcourt rotation that already has questions to answer.<\/p>\n JJ Quinerly Held Out as Knee Recovery Continues<\/p>\n Quinerly is listed as out with a left knee designation, the same knee she had surgically repaired Oct. 3 in a procedure that included an osteochondral allograft and a meniscus repair. The injury occurred Aug. 20 at the Los Angeles Sparks and ended her rookie season early.<\/p>\n The West Virginia product, selected 27th overall by Dallas in the 2025 WNBA Draft, averaged 6.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 34 games before the injury while shooting .426 from the field and .389 from 3-point range.<\/p>\n Quinerly took part in increased on-court activity on Tuesday and told reporters her next step is regaining her speed. With Dallas playing back-to-back preseason games Thursday and Sunday, the team appears to be building her ramp toward the second contest rather than rushing her into the opener.<\/p>\n Four Players Sidelined as Overseas Returns Continue<\/p>\n Arike Ogunbowale<\/a>, Jessica Shepard<\/a>, and Costanza Verona<\/a> are all listed as out with a return-from-overseas designation. Awak Kuier<\/a> is also out, with the team listing her status as an overseas commitment while she awaits progress on immigration procedures.<\/p>\n